97 subaru legacy L sedan 146k miles

 

 

 

I have no idea how to describe it...

 

the car starts. but right as its turning over or perhaps a second before it turns over...

it makes a weird noise that i guess sounds like the car is starting.. but right before it turns.. it sorta pauses and makes a sound as if the battery is dead and then suddenly goes VROOM.

 

thats the best i can do... its happened once today.. and about an hour later. another two times.. and then hasnt happened since. hopefully i can get a recording or better description.

 

 

any help is appreciated. the cars about to go on a long road trip.

Thanks!

Sounds like your starter is going bad. They will do that, make strange noises just before going totally out. Suggest replacing the starter. It is a fairly easy diy job.