Noise on start-up

Trips · 02-02-2016, 12:40 AM

Whats the condition of your battery?

Have it checked out as a weak battery will affect how it starts.

IF your battery checks out? Have the starter looked at.

Yea I know you'll have to remove it.

IF you continue to use it all that'll happen is it probably wont start.

I suggest that you have it looked at by a qualified Mechanic IF you have NO skills or tools.

Good Luck!

Fuzzzy · 02-02-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

It did it again this morning, but not at night...

Your car is obviously drinking too much alcohol or maybe just getting older.

JARblue · 02-02-2016, 01:10 PM

I agree with Trips. If it's the starter, worst case is it fails and strands you somewhere. I would have a mechanic look at it sooner rather than later.

Ghostvette · 02-02-2016, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

Whats the condition of your battery?

Have it checked out as a weak battery will affect how it starts.

IF your battery checks out? Have the starter looked at.

Yea I know you'll have to remove it.

IF you continue to use it all that'll happen is it probably wont start.

I suggest that you have it looked at by a qualified Mechanic IF you have NO skills or tools.

Good Luck!

That being said, it sounds like a starter is hanging up. The Bendix is not fully retracting until you rev the motor, then it goes back in. Time for a trip to the shop and get a new starter.

Bad Boy · 02-02-2016, 06:12 PM

Today it hasn't done it at all and started just fine on several occasions.
Ill probably get it looked at next week if anything.

Just in case there is any confusion... I don't have any problems starting the car, even with the noise. The car starts up fine, I don't have to rev it or anything when the noise occurs.

JARblue · 02-03-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Just in case there is any confusion... I don't have any problems starting the car, even with the noise. The car starts up fine, I don't have to rev it or anything when the noise occurs.

Pretty sure there wasn't any confusion. You were just being warned that IF you continue to use it, the more likely it will break and your car won't start. Personally, I would have it looked at asap because I don't like getting stranded places.

Bad Boy · 02-03-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Pretty sure there wasn't any confusion. You were just being warned that IF you continue to use it, the more likely it will break and your car won't start. Personally, I would have it looked at asap because I don't like getting stranded places.

After two days, it hasn't done it anymore... I aint worried.
If I do get stranded, Ill let you know so you can all laugh at me.

JARblue · 02-03-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

After two days, it hasn't done it anymore... I aint worried.

Why not? The noise you heard is an indication of a problem. Do you really think whatever was making the noise suddenly fixed itself and is perfectly fine now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

If I do get stranded, Ill let you know so you can all laugh at me.

I'm more interested in that Z getting healthy than laughing at you

Ghostvette · 02-03-2016, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Pretty sure there wasn't any confusion. You were just being warned that IF you continue to use it, the more likely it will break and your car won't start. Personally, I would have it looked at asap because I don't like getting stranded places.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

After two days, it hasn't done it anymore... I aint worried.
If I do get stranded, Ill let you know so you can all laugh at me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Why not? The noise you heard is an indication of a problem. Do you really think whatever was making the noise suddenly fixed itself and is perfectly fine now?

I'm more interested in that Z getting healthy than laughing at you

Not to be a jerk to OP, but JAR, we've given him our advice based on lots of years of working on cars, and he has chosen to ignore it. I know what I heard on the video, and starter problems don't fix themselves. OP, good luck with your car.

stansens · 02-05-2016, 11:02 PM

Hi, Actually sounds like a problem with the starter drive gear not fully releasing and/or quickly enough. It could even be a loose starter meaning it's no longer aligned correctly. Since the sound stops fairly quickly after you stop cranking the engine over that's what makes me think of a starter problem...something to consider. This type of problem can be intermittent however should it return I would not be ignoring it. Why not have your mechanic listen to your video as the sound quality is pretty good.

Mr.ChowZ · 07-24-2016, 05:46 PM

did you ever fix it and figure out what the issue was? My Z is doing the same exact noise as yours in the video. I can't seem to figure if its a belt issue or starter.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 07-27-2016, 11:10 PM

belt squeak, starter grind.

Jhill · 07-27-2016, 11:20 PM

That's a starter overrunning (getting stuck to flywheel not disengaging). Acura are notorious for it.

Bad Boy · 07-28-2016, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ChowZ

did you ever fix it and figure out what the issue was? My Z is doing the same exact noise as yours in the video. I can't seem to figure if its a belt issue or starter.

Never fixed it, noise went away after a week. Its been months since and no problems.
I'm not saying you shouldn't be concerned for yours, we might not have the same issue.
Hope you can get your problem resolved soon.

MagmaRed370z · 07-28-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Never fixed it, noise went away after a week. Its been months since and no problems.
I'm not saying you shouldn't be concerned for yours, we might not have the same issue.
Hope you can get your problem resolved soon.

I am glad that it went away. Its just very weird how problems and odd sounds go away on their own. Keep enjoying the Z!

02-02-2016, 12:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Whats the condition of your battery? Have it checked out as a weak battery will affect how it starts. IF your battery checks out? Have the starter looked at. Yea I know you'll have to remove it. IF you continue to use it all that'll happen is it probably wont start. I suggest that you have it looked at by a qualified Mechanic IF you have NO skills or tools. Good Luck! __________________

02-02-2016, 01:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I agree with Trips. If it's the starter, worst case is it fails and strands you somewhere. I would have a mechanic look at it sooner rather than later. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-05-2016, 11:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 144 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 193	Hi, Actually sounds like a problem with the starter drive gear not fully releasing and/or quickly enough. It could even be a loose starter meaning it's no longer aligned correctly. Since the sound stops fairly quickly after you stop cranking the engine over that's what makes me think of a starter problem...something to consider. This type of problem can be intermittent however should it return I would not be ignoring it. Why not have your mechanic listen to your video as the sound quality is pretty good. Ghostvette likes this. Last edited by stansens; 02-05-2016 at 11:07 PM. Reason: Did not read all of the other posts.

07-24-2016, 05:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mr.ChowZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 2 Drives: 13 370z Silver Manua Rep Power: 9	starter or belt did you ever fix it and figure out what the issue was? My Z is doing the same exact noise as yours in the video. I can't seem to figure if its a belt issue or starter.

07-27-2016, 11:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	belt squeak, starter grind. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

02-02-2016, 06:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	Today it hasn't done it at all and started just fine on several occasions. Ill probably get it looked at next week if anything. Just in case there is any confusion... I don't have any problems starting the car, even with the noise. The car starts up fine, I don't have to rev it or anything when the noise occurs.

07-27-2016, 11:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	That's a starter overrunning (getting stuck to flywheel not disengaging). Acura are notorious for it.

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