cefiro8701

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i get this little scratching noise when i start it for the first time in the morning...dont know what causing it...any ideas?or am i being too vague??
i dont see any performance problems...nor do i get these after the engine has warmed up a little bit...

Loe max

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Too vague. It could be many things.

njmodi

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to that.

The first things to check (IMHO):

1. the starter needing either replacement or re-greasing - check www.motorvate.ca for more details
2. belts slipping - you can try to tighten the accessory belt and see if that solves the problem.

Max Atlanta

I think its your starter. My Max makes a whirring sound on cold starts. I know the starter needs to be re-greased or replaced.....I just haven't done it yet. I think I'll replace it for around $150 - $200 rather then mess around with the regrease option. Re-man starters come with a warranty, the re-grease job doesn't.

If your belts were loose the sound would be a shrill squeal that is really annoying. Tighten, or replace depending on age, the belt and you should be fine. Replacing the belts is easy. Use Goodyear Gatorbacks, they are tougher and last longer then other belts. I got both belts for my Max for $25 including tax at AutoZone in Atlanta.

Sy0p

dam i think i need to replace my starter to cuz my max makes a wirling nose as well.

cefiro8701

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its the sound when you try to start a car that's already been started...

KFL

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you starter is on its way out.. most likely the armature,bushing is already damaged and must be replaced soon.

cefiro8701

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geeze...anyone know where and how much??/should i go for oem or aftermarket???

install???

njmodi

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If you have concluded that it is the starter based on a few posts by random people on the internet who have not seen the car or even heard the sound then...... find a local org member or take it to a shop to make sure you get the correct diagnosis... unless you have 200 bucks to throw away on a starter that might not even be the problem.

J_Nuggz

if its kinda a clicking that runs with the engin its a vavule catching, other wise look at yer belts.

Peace

maximazation

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where i work i see maximas all the time and i would say 3 out of 5 4th gens make that screeching noise when starting up, including mine...im not going to replace it until it doesnt work anymore, the noise isnt much of a concern for me, as long as it works.

BigLou93SE

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All you need to do is regrease the starter to rid yourself of that noise. Not a difficult job. Just make sure you're paying attention to how everything fit back together or else you'll spend two days like I did ripping apart my car six times troubleshooting it.
My car used to do that occasionally, and it hasn't happened since.

RedlineVQ

my new starter was only $100-$150 after the core charge

maxfanfromohio

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Just get the starter checked at Autozone, or Advanced for free.

cefiro8701

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yeah...im not gonna worry about it til it stops either...its not even throwing a cel...so yeah...

but just in case can anyone provide a write up for the starter???

maxfanfromohio

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I think it's just 2 bolts and a plug. 10 minute job.

Bobo

The write-up is in the Haynes manual. Where is yours? It's required reading.

njmodi

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Go to www.motorvate.ca - there is a nice how-to, including re-lubing it if you choose to go that route.

cefiro8701

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i think i'll get my haynes tommorow....hehehe...

talisman311

Grrr my starter had been doing that and now it's dead. Just a click noise... Anybody know if i can just hit it with a hammer? or do i need to tow it

seang86

thats gotta be ur starter man. my car did that from about a month before i bought it in april up until about 3 weeks ago. dont let it go too long. eventually u wont be able to get ur car started at all. had that happen

TurTLe*

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mines does it once in a while as well. more of a squeal. really quick maybe 1 sec long. Only on first start ups. i always thought it was power steering pump or the accessoires belt. I mean it doesn't bother me all too much either. I'm not going to try and replace anything tho.

smooth_caramel

mine was making a "scoooooot" noise first thing in the morning, then as it warmed it and crunk a few times, it went away. I had it replaced and now its great. Pep boys sells them for about 159 and Advanced Auto for 138.

Mine is a 97 so maybe it was time. I'm about to sell the car though. I love it, but she has to go. I will post it soon, but I'm a newb

cefiro8701

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jumper cables buddy...i know that clicking sound.

talisman311

try again... my starter died.

NmexMAX

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Wack it with a hammer if it leaves you stranded... that will work for the last few times before it totally dies.