Weird GRINDING sound???
#1
Weird GRINDING sound???
Anyways, the past couple mornings (and choice afternoons going to lunch), when I try to start my car, I get some weird grinding noise... I'm thinking either its my starter, or *gulp* someone screwed up my last oil change. I'm trying not to drive my car as much as possible just in case, but I want to know what the hell this is. But then again, could it be because of the freezing weather, that I should pump the pedal at least once before starting or something?
Someone let me know, because I would rather not lose my max...
Someone let me know, because I would rather not lose my max...
#2
Here is a symptom I had which is common to starters on early 4th gens.
Basically on a cooler morning or afternoon, the starter was prone to making a very pronounced noise that could be described as a low-to-medium pitched metallic grinding sound that would last about around a couple seconds immediately once the car started.
Started happening to me around 80K miles. Replaced the starter, and the issue went away.
Basically on a cooler morning or afternoon, the starter was prone to making a very pronounced noise that could be described as a low-to-medium pitched metallic grinding sound that would last about around a couple seconds immediately once the car started.
Started happening to me around 80K miles. Replaced the starter, and the issue went away.
#5
Originally Posted by chillinmax
starter is rather inexpensive (100-150?) but the install is very easy. search for it and u'll find the write up
http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/516
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