starting engine for a second while it was already running

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT
17,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ASHRAF2016
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Hello,

Done it once before, no problems happened now done it again, living in a noisy city with these new car engines that are really quiet while idling.

Has any damage to be expected?. Of course that sound was heard cranking the running engine but it was all within a second. Is my car's starter designed to handle such mistakes via springs or what so ever? thanks.
Sep 26, 2016 at 7:59 AM
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HMAC300
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if it does anything it may have put a little pressure on starter drive. do not worry about it if it is too bad the starter will go out, while I kind of doubt it, this used to happen all the time it is quite common.
Sep 26, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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ASHRAF2016
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Thanks HMAC300, most helpful.
Sep 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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