Originally posted by brtecson
have you ever accidentally put the key in the 'start' position while the car is running? if yes, then does it make that same k.r.r.r.r.r.r.r.r.r. sound? if yes, its the starter.
hope this helps, idk if this is the high pitched grinding sound that youre talking about
Yah, that's pretty much what it sounds like. Looks like I'll be breaking out the manual again. Hope the starter isn't too difficult to r&r.
Thanks for all the replies, everyone! I'll keep you posted.