When I start my car when its cold outside, or hasnt run in a while I get a strange winding (sounds like the starter is being held too long...even though it's not)..sound coming from the engine bay, just for maybe a second... I changed the accessory belts this week because they needed to be changed anyway, and thought maybe it was the belts. I was wrong, and it is still doing it.. anyone have any idea what this is?

 

I think it is the starter sticking, mine does that too, but its only when its cold. When I take the car in for service I am gonna get it checked out.

 

thanks for the info! I'll have it checked out when I get a chance

 

I had the same problem. I took the starter apart and regreased it.

 

it is the starter sticking..I havne't gotten around to fixing mine yet, but heres a writeup on it: http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/516

 

i too noticed this when i start my car. i dont mind it BUT i want to make sure its not hurting my car if i dont fix it?!?

 

Yeah my car does the same, I got some **** to fix my car at the dealer and since I'm getting it done underwarranty I might have them fix that too. See what happens