2007 8th Gen 1.8L Civic Auto noise when start up.

Hi guys:
I am new here. Need some advice for my 2007 Civic Vti-L.

Lately, there is abnormal noise occur when the car gets started.
The noise doesn't always happen but once every two to three start up.
The noise is same as the starter motor gets turn on when the engine is running.
I am wondering if this is caused by the solenoid of starter motor?


Thanks

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Originally Posted by Mr. Yu

Hi guys:
I am new here. Need some advice for my 2007 Civic Vti-L.

Lately, there is abnormal noise occur when the car gets started.
The noise doesn't always happen but once every two to three start up.
The noise is same as the starter motor gets turn on when the engine is running.
I am wondering if this is caused by the solenoid of starter motor?


Thanks

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it happened to me too. the starter is working find the only problem is the gear is stuck after it starts the engine due to lack of grease inside.
Just leave it alone until it dies because it is not worthed to service.

Me too. My 2009 does the same thing but only sometimes on cold days.

It could be due to power steering fluid running low, That was for my case.