Weird Start Up Noise

[DvSnGuYeN]

Hey there peepz. I know it's hard to help when it's a noise problem, but I'll try my luck anyways.... BTW, it's a D16y4 engine...

Anyways, only started today, and only happened a few times. But when I start the car, as soon as the engine starts, it makes this sound like gears crunching. But the sound comes from the engine itself...

Anyone have any idea as to what it may be? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advanced!

[bennjamin]

something loose ? open your bonnet , and lightly rev the engine with your finger and see if the noise disappears or changes at any RPM

[OMG.JAI xD]

Broken exhaust mount/bracket.

[DvSnGuYeN]

It only happens here and there..... started today, and it happened 3 out of 8 starts...

Ben, it only makes that noise as soon as it starts... like "varoom... eeeggghhhhh... normal"... lol... it's all normal once the engine is on...

i'll have a better look tomorrow... shall keep you posted... Thanks guys!

[na-118]

starter motor? not too sure over the net LOL

[andiiso]

my guess is sticking starter motor, i had that problem, i just left it, (had it for 2yrs, never had starter motor problems wid noise) and to try minimise it so dun annoy me everytime i start up i just let go of key as soon as engine turns on after cranking.

[redefine]

yeh, by ur description it sounds like the noise that happens if u try to turn the key once the car has already started...which would lead me to believe that its a startermotor issue

[DvSnGuYeN]

Upon further analysis and inspection, I've come to the conclusion that it's the starter motor. That's where the noise is coming from. I got someone else to start the car while my head was under the hood... the noise is like as though I've over turned the key, but I haven't...

so what would be the best thing to do now?... change starter motor again?... any input is appreciated!...



yeh, by ur description it sounds like the noise that happens if u try to turn the key once the car has already started...which would lead me to believe that its a startermotor issue

yeah, that's the noise...

[rayb3na_]

possibly pingy! ;]

[bennjamin]

its def. starter motor catching on the flywheel as its spinning - make sure the starter is sitting firm and the 2 x bolts holding it to the side of the gearbox are both still tight.

[DvSnGuYeN]

i shall check that tomorrow.... thanks Ben!

[RandyRhydah]

i have this problem too.. it only started after i took the starter motor out when i took my gearbox off.. i will check to see if its tight aswell.

[DvSnGuYeN]

fixed!... lol... bolts were loose... thanks Ben!