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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DaveX" data-source="post: 415567" data-attributes="member: 168530">Sounds like the starter solenoid (cylindrical object on top of the starter motor) is seized in the "engage" position.   Once the engine started, the starter didn't disengage, and was overpowered by the engine.  That's the screaming noise you heard.  Don't jump it.  It will only continue to do it.  Your battery is dead because the starter wouldn't stop cranking.  That's why nothing works anymore.You can usually buy solenoids separately, but for the price of a replacement starter, your best bet is to get a new starter and solenoid assembly.  They will have to remove and reinstall the starter to do the job anyway, and the starter is probably pretty rough now because of it.</blockquote>