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  • Grinding noise on cold startup

    I have a grinding noise that lasts only a second when i first start my car in the cold canadian morning.it sounds like its coming from under the hood but i never got a chance to get someone to start it while i listened yet. Is there any chance this is normal? it doesnt sound normal.but i dont know

  • #2
    Re: Grinding noise on cold startup

    i get the same thing

    its the starter gear not releasing from the flywheel/flexplate fast enough.. mine has done this every winter since i have had it.. usually when it reaches around 32F

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      Re: Grinding noise on cold startup

      k thanks, atleast im not the only one.lol

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      • #4
        Re: Grinding noise on cold startup

        it's because you live in canada
        WAWA-A-HOLIC

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