I was fixing the power locks and when I was in the car (with it turned off of course) I accidentally hit the gas pedal. Welllll when I went to go start her up it made a grinding noise and wouldn't start! This happened to my last Trans Am too (also an '88). I wonder why this happens to these cars? I doubt it's supposed to...What do I need to do to fix it? (Hope I dont need to get a new starter)

 

You got me, man. Not in my 33 years.

 

is the sound very loud and anoying? does the car go ahead and start after a couple of times? if so get a new starter thats what it sounds like. does it do this only after hitting the gas? fi so disregard the starter thing i said!

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It car never had any starter problems before I hit the gas by accident. It is not a VERY loud grinding noise, but it's pretty loud. I was thinking maybe the shims, or bolts, or something got moved/loosened/broke or something. Any ideas????