Whistle sound when starting cold

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23-08-2007, 10:35 AM
outatime

Whistle sound when starting cold

Hi there,

Whenever I start the car cold, I hear a high pitched screech as I turn the key. It ceases as soon as the engine starts.

What could be the problem and how to fix this? Is it safe to drive the car?

Thanks for your responses.

[Edited: right wording]
23-08-2007, 10:45 AM
EGB18CT

sure u dont have one of those usdm whistler tips lol?

cold air intake?
pulley system need lubing?
23-08-2007, 11:08 AM
czy_sol87

^^^yeh thats what i would of thought
intake sound....or pully nosies
then was the last time u did ur belts?
have u got and aftermarket intake
23-08-2007, 11:23 AM
EGB18CT

also could be the timing belt too tight if u just changed it
23-08-2007, 11:40 AM
outatime

Quote:

Originally Posted by czy_sol87

^^^yeh thats what i would of thought
intake sound....or pully nosies
then was the last time u did ur belts?
have u got and aftermarket intake

The timing belt has recently been replaced last month.

it's got a custom cold air intake to front bar.
23-08-2007, 11:55 AM
BlitZ

tappets
23-08-2007, 12:07 PM
040501912

loose connections join on ur pipes :D
23-08-2007, 12:15 PM
outatime

Quote:

Originally Posted by 040501912

loose connections join on ur pipes :D

is this a major concern? easy to fix or do i need a mechanic to do this?
23-08-2007, 12:19 PM
040501912

lol !!! the silicone couplers .. that u connect from the pipe to ur throttle bodies.. give it a check wether it had a crack or rip on it.
23-08-2007, 02:22 PM
bennjamin

vaugest question plus vaugest answers ever. We need a audio clip of ur car starting up.

Is it a whistle or a SCREECH noise ?
Could be alternator/power steering/ air conditioning belt too tight / too loose.
Could be a vaccuum leak Could be low on oil / wrong oil viscosity ( engine is noisy when heating up )
23-08-2007, 03:24 PM
outatime

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennjamin

vaugest question plus vaugest answers ever. We need a audio clip of ur car starting up.

Is it a whistle or a SCREECH noise ?
Could be alternator/power steering/ air conditioning belt too tight / too loose.
Could be a vaccuum leak Could be low on oil / wrong oil viscosity ( engine is noisy when heating up )

Thanks Ben, SCREECH is the right word. :thumbsup: Post edited. I'll upload the audio clip shortly...
23-08-2007, 03:53 PM
TheGoodDeal

I think the starter had worn or broken teeths
23-08-2007, 03:54 PM
aaronng

It's the starter motor solenoid not disengaging after it starts the motor. Happens to our 94 accord.
Crank-crank-vroom/SCREEECH-vroom. That's what is like on our car.
23-08-2007, 04:00 PM
outatime

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

It's the starter motor solenoid not disengaging after it starts the motor. Happens to our 94 accord.
Crank-crank-vroom/SCREEECH-vroom. That's what is like on our car.

YES thank you! it's exactly like that! LoL

So how did you get it fixed?
23-08-2007, 04:14 PM
bennjamin

Quote:

Originally Posted by outatime

YES thank you! it's exactly like that! LoL

So how did you get it fixed?

Be careful , there is 2 "screech" noises. One is the starter as mentioned above but also one of the belts slipping.
IS the noise the same as when you hold the key too long when starting ? ( starter grinding onto flywheel as mentioned)
23-08-2007, 04:19 PM
aaronng

^^ Yeah, if it is the starter motor, it only happens during startup, NEVER at anytime else as well.
25-08-2007, 03:12 PM
outatime

hey guys just to let you know it was the timing belt. it's a bit loose.. Adrian fixed it after he tuned the vafc today.

all good now. :thumbsup:
25-08-2007, 05:20 PM
krogoth

lol i get a whistle wen i start up as well

no engine mods

43k kmz, tappets done 3k kmz ago

and it only whistles on start up, wen its cold

after about 2 mins wen the car is warm, no more whistle