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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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grinding?
when I start my max with either by remote or by key it makes a quick grinding noise then idles normally..is this something major?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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We would need maybe a bit more of a description, maybe even a vid/sound clip.

do you know where from the engine it is coming from?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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its just a breif noise comming from under the hood...Im not really sure how to explain it or even record it for youi turn the key it starts grinds for a split second then runs idle normally
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Is it only when you start? Does it happen after you start driving?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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check the oil level first .... it could be your tensioner
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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its nothing to worry about. its your starter. mine used to make that noise. that slight grinding noise when starting. the noise went away eventually. its normal for the 02-03.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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like the person above me said it could go away or like my taurus if would get worst then and stop working at all.
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