Funky noise
#1
Funky noise
My 90 max is making a wierd sound, kind of a low 'buzz' or vibrating 'whir'. I mentioned it with another post, but it only happens when starting and the funny thing is that the starter was just replaced and it fires up right away. Someone mentioned the bolts to the starter may be loose and I haven't been able to get under and check. Today, I had it briefly to have the fuel pump replaced and the mechanic noticed the sound, and thought it sounded like it was coming from the transmission, but wasn't sure what it could be. Does that make sense that something in the transmission would be causing this noise and only at starting, or could it be that the problem may be somewhere around the transmission, but since they didn't have time to put it up on the hoist, couldn't tell?
Puzzling....
Puzzling....
#3
Input shaft bearings come to mind. I know they sometimes make more noise when the car is cold and idling. I can't see how they would make noise only when the starter is engaging, though. I think you're stuck with actually having to get under the car and listen for the source.
***Disclaimer: This act should only be achieved by trained, or prudent, individuals. The act of common sense must be exaggerated when crawling under a car as it is started. Practice extreme caution.***
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#7
Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
Do you have a 5 speed???
If not,then a bad input shaft bearing is not the noise...
If not,then a bad input shaft bearing is not the noise...
No, it's an automatic. I've got a friend who has a ramp that I can put the front end on to get a little better look.
It seems that it should be easy to pinpoint, but I haven't yet, and it doesn't seem to affect anything
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