I didn't know how else to describe this...
I have a 2011 RDX that I bought CPO. When it's cold, the starter sounds like the starter motor starts before the Bendix drive (?) engages. Sometimes, it's just a split second, and sometimes, it's more like 2 seconds. When the Bendix drive does engage, there's a gnashing sound as the starter motor gear, which is up to speed, hits the flywheel ring gear, which is not. Is the Bendix drive a separate part? Should I have the entire starter replaced?
I have a 2011 RDX that I bought CPO. When it's cold, the starter sounds like the starter motor starts before the Bendix drive (?) engages. Sometimes, it's just a split second, and sometimes, it's more like 2 seconds. When the Bendix drive does engage, there's a gnashing sound as the starter motor gear, which is up to speed, hits the flywheel ring gear, which is not. Is the Bendix drive a separate part? Should I have the entire starter replaced?