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Funny startinng noise

Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Funny startinng noise

Lately, sometimes when I start the car, it starts right away but follows by a deep humming noise, then everything back to normal. The noise sounds like something is spinning loose.

Is it the starter ? If yes, do I need to replace it soon?
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SunMax
Lately, sometimes when I start the car, it starts right away but follows by a deep humming noise, then everything back to normal. The noise sounds like something is spinning loose.

Is it the starter ? If yes, do I need to replace it soon?
If it is the starter, probably just need to regrease it.

http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/516
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Cool. Thanks man.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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its the starter man, very common issue. Regrease it and you're good to go.
Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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another vote for greasing the planetary gears in the starter.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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or its just your power antenna......
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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starter or fuel pump prime
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Nycist
or its just your power antenna......
I doubt it. The noise is coming from the front, not behind.
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nycist
or its just your power antenna......
lol I got it ........I think it was a joke
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