Weird Start Up Noise

**DvSnGuYeN** · 21-09-2009 07:55 PM

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** · 21-09-2009 08:46 PM

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** · 21-09-2009 08:52 PM

Broken exhaust mount/bracket.

**DvSnGuYeN** · 21-09-2009 09:24 PM

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** · 21-09-2009 09:55 PM

starter motor? not too sure over the net LOL

**andiiso** · 21-09-2009 10:35 PM

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** · 22-09-2009 05:32 PM

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** · 22-09-2009 05:35 PM

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!...

Originally Posted by 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

yeah, that's the noise...

**rayb3na_** · 24-09-2009 06:34 PM

possibly pingy! ;]

**bennjamin** · 24-09-2009 08:20 PM

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.