I accidentally tried to turn the engine on while the car was still on, ( I thought it stalled out and couldn't hear the engine due to music) It made a scraping sound metallic sound. Anyone know how bad that kind of damage is?

 

It was simply the starter gear engaging "grinding" the Flywheel's ring gear. It has nothing to do with the crank or internal engine assembly, so don't get overly concerned it's a common mistake . The bark is worse than the actual bite. Just don't make a pont of doing this often

 

Thanks, I was worried. You saved me from worrying about it the whole day. : )

 

too bad they dont lock out the start position once you've been there once per insert. The VW/Audi cars have this but you'd have to do it alot to have any problems. Ground wires make my car too quiet and I did it the other day...

2003.5 DP 5AT Sedan
14.2 @ 97.18
Z-Tube
K&N Drop In & Airbox Mod
10 Wire Hyper-Ground
Crawford Plenum (V4)
UR Crank Pulley
Hotchkis Sways (M/M)
Polk EX-3500 Tweeters/Shock Sensor/H-Liner

 

SixFive,

I agree..it would be very easy to do. My '02 Trailblazer has this function, and if Chevy can do it, Nissan certainly can !!! (waiting for flames from z06ified )

'04 G35X Graphite/graphite, NAV, wood, premium