Whistle sound when starting cold

[outatime]

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]

[EGB18CT]

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

cold air intake?
pulley system need lubing?

[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

[EGB18CT]

also could be the timing belt too tight if u just changed it

[outatime]

^^^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.

[BlitZ]

tappets

[040501912]

loose connections join on ur pipes

[outatime]

loose connections join on ur pipes

is this a major concern? easy to fix or do i need a mechanic to do this?

[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.

[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 )

[outatime]

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. Post edited. I'll upload the audio clip shortly...

[TheGoodDeal]

I think the starter had worn or broken teeths