A few problems I need help with...
#1
A few problems I need help with...
I have looked around and could not find a thread that helped me, therefore I am making this thread.
The first problem is when my car has been sitting for a while I have to push the gas pedal for it to start and it's an automatic so I shouldnt have to do that. It runs pretty rough when it does start so I give it a little gas and it starts to idle normally.
The second problem is that when my car is warming up, I get a grinding noise and it sounds like it's coming from the belts, but maybe not necessarily the belts making that sound? It seems to go away when the engine is warmed up.
And NO, my check engine light is not on, however, every now and then when I do try to start my car it seems like a code is trying to display(blinkers flash a few times, etc) but it stops once my car begins to start. So I think my check engine light wants to come on, but I dont really know what the hell.
Help please. =o)
The first problem is when my car has been sitting for a while I have to push the gas pedal for it to start and it's an automatic so I shouldnt have to do that. It runs pretty rough when it does start so I give it a little gas and it starts to idle normally.
The second problem is that when my car is warming up, I get a grinding noise and it sounds like it's coming from the belts, but maybe not necessarily the belts making that sound? It seems to go away when the engine is warmed up.
And NO, my check engine light is not on, however, every now and then when I do try to start my car it seems like a code is trying to display(blinkers flash a few times, etc) but it stops once my car begins to start. So I think my check engine light wants to come on, but I dont really know what the hell.
Help please. =o)
#2
Have you done anything to try and solve the problem yet?
Could a be a few things that can cause trouble starting, but from what you've described I'm leaning towards a bad starter motor.
The grease inside them dries up after several years and gums up the internal parts. When the car is cold, it will make a grinding Errrr kinda noise when you try to start it and sometimes take a few seconds of holding the gas down a bit to keep the engine from stalling. The noise should be coming from the driver's side of the engine. Easy enough to replace yourself. See the FAQs.
Could a be a few things that can cause trouble starting, but from what you've described I'm leaning towards a bad starter motor.
The grease inside them dries up after several years and gums up the internal parts. When the car is cold, it will make a grinding Errrr kinda noise when you try to start it and sometimes take a few seconds of holding the gas down a bit to keep the engine from stalling. The noise should be coming from the driver's side of the engine. Easy enough to replace yourself. See the FAQs.
#4
Have you tried checking for ECU codes?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=104931
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=104931
#5
Originally Posted by Noladol
The first problem is when my car has been sitting for a while I have to push the gas pedal for it to start and it's an automatic so I shouldnt have to do that.
Originally Posted by Noladol
And NO, my check engine light is not on, however, every now and then when I do try to start my car it seems like a code is trying to display(blinkers flash a few times, etc) but it stops once my car begins to start. So I think my check engine light wants to come on, but I dont really know what the hell.
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#6
Nevermind. I was just stating the obvious. ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Another thing I forgot to mention was that everytime my car starts, it sounds like a belt squeeks really loud just for a second or so. It may be the belt, it may not. I would just like to get some opinions before I take it to the shop is all.
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Another thing I forgot to mention was that everytime my car starts, it sounds like a belt squeeks really loud just for a second or so. It may be the belt, it may not. I would just like to get some opinions before I take it to the shop is all.
#7
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Have you tried checking for ECU codes?
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=104931
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=104931
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#9
belt noise is cuz your belts are little lose. As for no waiting to start, id clean out the throttle body, take it off and really clean it if your up for it. Check plugs. Seems like might be carbon built up or the ivac is not set up correctly.
#10
The noise is likely a bearing starting to fail in an accessory or pulley, and may quiet down once it heats up and expands. The starting issue could be so many things, If there is no CEL, you may need to do some serious houskeeping and clean some carbon and buildup, you may have a dirty fuel filter/ fuel problem, vacuum leak, and the list could go on.... Try doing some problem solving and narrow it down a bit.
#14
Let me ask you a few questions. When was the last time your car got a complete tune-up? You know, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, cleaning the throttle body? All those things will affect the way your car runs. Also, as it has been mentioned, scan the car for codes and go from there.
#15
Originally Posted by Liso
Let me ask you a few questions. When was the last time your car got a complete tune-up? You know, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, cleaning the throttle body? All those things will affect the way your car runs. Also, as it has been mentioned, scan the car for codes and go from there.
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