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    so my car is having trouble starting, i think its turning over because it makes this vroom sound so its not the starter, but its not firing. i think it might be the spark plugs not firing, but can anyone voice any input on this?
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    Video?

    Not sure but last I checked...vroom was good for a car...that means it goes
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    my car goes vrooom, vrooooooooooooooooooom!!
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    it does this. sorry for the crappy video lol i wanted to leave the camera outside of the car so you could hear it better
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    Sounds like the starter is turning, but not engaging with the engine.
    A visual inspection of the starter gear is needed.
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    thanks for the quick replies. it has to happen a DAY before school too...it did this a couple days ago only once and then it started right up so i thought it was no big deal
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    yeah it sounds like the starter is not engaging but its definately not jammed. you could try tapping it with a hammer just for sh**s and giggles.
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