A good place to start would be to check the transmission fluid. I just replaced the alternator with a refurb from napa and that's when the noise started. However, if the starter turns slowly, and the bike cannot start promptly, then something is wrong with the starter. roboelv New member. is it easy to fix yourself or would i need to take it in? "It's a buzzing sound." A starter motor can sometimes have a "dead spot," which means there is one area of the starter that is electronically bad. Grinding Noises. 2000 , 1500cc, replaced starter and relay. Joined Jun 29, 2013 Messages 44 Reaction score 0 Points 0. The heavier the load the worse it is. This problem can be fixed by changing the transmission filter. When you start it motor makes a loud whirring noise for 20 seconds or so than it stops. This problem causes an occasional non-starting condition. It makes noise under the hood, but the noise you hear is usually predictable and relatively quiet. Today I slightly bumped the solenoid with a metal rod and the noise stopped. 1 of 2 Go to page. A car that makes such a weird noise at the time of acceleration, will be fine at a set speed. It engages then disengaged and makes a whirring sound. Examine The Transmission. You press the accelerator pedal, the engine runs faster, you release, it slows down to a smooth idle. Now, I do have a bad fuel filter and I suspect a very bad in-tank fuel pump which is imposible to find here so it took a couple of tries to get it to start everytime but eventually did just fine. Thinking low battery might somehow play a role I jump started from another car during starting to add extra amps, still bad noise during start. Show More . Could this be related? "It's more like a grinding noise." A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound when starting your vehicle. Yesterday we brought the car tho Speedee oil change as we were planning to drive to Dallas today. I'm usually in a big hurry to get late kids to school in the morning. III. Mostly this happens when the car is cold, like first starting in the morning. Ask Your Own Kia Question. No ticking or click or anything. Transmission. I notice that my 2017 MDX recently has a grinding rattle noise after starting the engine, it lasts a second then gone. If the starter is turning the motor over real fast I would not worry about the battery. I replaced the solenod but kept the same starter. If it makes a Whirring noise then there is still some battery power left. Transmission. Best guess it sounds to be coming from middle of motor like in the intake manifold. I've found that if I rev over 2.5k rpm, on some occasions I would hear a mechanical whirring noise (similar to an over-tight pulley I had in my Punto 2 years ago). Submitted: 7 years ago. I've read the ignition problems thread, and realize that I probably don't pause after turning the key. This morning started making whirring noise at start up, became louder as we accelerated then after 6 blocks batter light came on. As electricity is supplied to the starter a small gear comes out and engages the flywheel to spin the engine over as you turn the key. Shop manual column on how to cure a noisy Chevy starter.The racket from the starter was horrendous, it sounded like a blender full of nuts and bolts. Freewheeling occurs when you crank the engine and simply hear a whining noise without the engine cranking. II. Beleive I need to replace or is there some other problem need to look for. July 5, 2016, 8:52pm #2. Or, it could be a situation where it is having a hard time disengaging. Whirring Starter Motor - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: British Open Classic:1992:The BOC has developed yet another problem recently. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and will not allow the starter to engage the flywheel when you turn the key. I even took it back to have it tested. Have you check the fuel pump Jan 13, 2018 | 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. Share this conversation. Thanks The starter motor makews a whirring noise but doesw not engage the engine. Thread starter roboelv; Start date Oct 30 , 2014; 1; 2; Next. Starter Makes a Clicking Noise: Some users report that the starter on their Virago models will emit a clicking sound but won’t turn over. I have an 2000 OBW 2.5L manual. If it is even a little bit out of alignment, it’ll be enough to cause a whining noise. If so where can i find instructions on replaceing the starter .. not sure were it is located on the eignine. It started fine again. When the starter drive gear is worn out or not engaging properly, it will often produce a grinding noise. Freewheeling Spinning. With tremendous confidence installed the new starter. Appears to be coming from alternator. Never had any issues with napa stuff. ie dash lights on but when the key is turned theres just silence. The starter may not be fully engaged with the flywheel/flexplate. It is actually challenging to find the root cause of whining noise when accelerating but these common causes will give you the heads-up. Or you could have the battery load tested. "I don't hear anything!" "I hear a loud click." Oct 30, 2014 #1 Over the last couple of days I've noticed a very quiet humming noise in my X-Type 3.0SE. Diagnosing a Problem With a Starter: What Noise Does It Make? The fact that the new pump didn’t turn very easily makes me wonder if it was faulty out of the box as the pulley should turn smoothly on a new pump. If a whirring noise is coming from the center of the car and it has an automatic transmission then you could have a filter that is plugged. All this without a key in the ignition. Sounds like a electrical motor or a fan of some kind. If the starter is crashing into the flywheel and then turning the motor over it will give you a grinding noise. It's the same sound one would achieve if they tried to start the car after it was already running. I would get a pack of shims out of the help section and install one of the thinner ones and keep going up until the noise goes away. That'll be your starter motor bruss. It started off that when you went to turn the key sometimes you got absolutely nothing after ignition. As soonas I give it the gas the noise disappears completely. 4. Category: Kia. 7 Posts . You can sometimes get beyond the "dead spot" by lightly tapping the starter with a hammer, which can help the vehicle to start. "Cranking the car makes my headlights dim or go out." My XT auto makes a strange whirring noise when slowing down. "I hear a whirring sound." A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound when starting your vehicle. Whirring Noise When Trying to Start the Engine A defective starter drive can allow the pinion gear to freewheel during engine cranking, resulting in a whirring or whining noise. when the car is warm, the noise is not obvoius, sometimes can not be heard. My brand new MC makes a whirring noise when it starts and in first and second gear- similar to the whirring made by an electric window going up. However, do the usual see if that fixes her up (Oil, coolant, new spark plugs at the least) 1 Answer When I first start up my 1995 Toyota Corolla 5-speed, there is a whirring noise. When I remove and reconnect the battery cable the noise starts again. Whirring - the clutch had gone - an easy check is turn the engine over and watch what happens to the belt on the top pulley (air con pump). If the power steering pump pulley was on too tight it would likely make more of a grinding or whirring noise than a similar whine to what you heard before. 2003 pontiac sunfire, car won';t start just makes a whirring noise, I put a new starter on it, new ignition coil pack, new ignition coil pack module and it still won't start but makes the whir. A whirring sound that rises and falls with engine RPM can be a sign of a minor adjustment need or a serious repair on the horizon. When I connect the battery cable the starter or starter solenoid makes this whirring noise, like something is turning inside. Seeing as you said the engine makes whirring noises but won't start i'll guess you know little about cars. Since you mentioned that you changed your starter and the flywheel may be suspect, next you may want to go ahead and climb back under the truck and remove the access panel under the bell housing of the transmission. Yes, this could be related. A good place to start would be to check the transmission fluid. "My headlights are fine, but my car still won't start." Please help. Even when fully warm and on a 90 degree day, I can still hear it, just much less noticeable then when cold. When things aren’t right, you know it. Diagnosis by noise: the sounds your motorbike makes Start out by listening at different points around the engine, like the cylinder head valve caps, or the camchain tensioner mechanism. 1. It seems to be coming from the front right and I have a feeling it may be thedriveshaft. There is that whirring sound of a starter -- for lack of a more educated description. The noise may change with engine speed and have nothing to do with the car moving or not. Show Less. You can try (with help from a friend) putting it in gear and rocking it forwards or backwards a little bit. Thanks . When the filter plugs up the transmission pump scavenges fluid causing the whirring noise. The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. It doesn't happen when the car is idling. It sounds more like the starter motor isn't engaging. In Florida and need some wind therapy The starter may not be fully engaged with the flywheel/flexplate. Then take it out of gear and try starting it again and see if the starter … You should do a thorough transmission check-up when the car starts making a grousing sound when speeding up. The car runs ok but the alternator makes an electrical whirring noise. Go. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 4, 2010. I can feel the vibration with my hands. Since you mentioned that there was a new starter installed in your car, it is unlikely that it is the cause of the grinding noise you are hearing. Other weird noises that show starter problems include a grinding, whirring, or buzzing noise. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jun 25 ... Has anyone else with the 1.6T noticed a weird whirring/buzzing noise from the engine when you accelerate at low rpm's first thing in the morning until the engine reaches normal operating temperature? This is similar to the noise you hear when you try to start your engine; when it is already running. It goes away when changing gears until I rev up again or if I keep revs low, or when it decides it has annoyed me enough. Or, it could be a situation where it is having a hard time disengaging. "My headlights don't work." Still have loud noise when cranking, but runs great, car starts quickly. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 18, 2013. Search did not help because I don't know if i spelled "whirring" right. 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