masoud

hey guys i drive a 2007 hatchback manual mazada 3, the past few days whenever i try to start it in first the car it goes silent than starts making a grinding noise, i push the clutch all the way down, any idea whats happening?

thanks in advance

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djs2571

sounds like the starter isn't engaging properly - why are you starting it in first anyway?
you say whenever you try... is it every time? does the car start or just grind?