Rough Start, What Could It Be?

[wy3134]

the past few days when i start my car, and just naturally turn the key long enough for it to start, it gives that grind like u get if you turn the key too long and the starter grinds...im guessing it could be the starter but figured it was odd that it would grind during normal start up...and its just 3 quick grinds and then quits after startup...guess its a good time while im at home to have the stupid thing tuned up

[Vtolds]

Alot of alero owners find that if you turn the car onto just the electric for 5 seconds then turn the car over the whole way it will start really easy. The grinding I would say is your starter, you probably wanna check it out before it destroys your fly wheel.