Noise on start-up

Slartibartfas · 07-28-2016, 09:59 AM

Another vote for slipping belt.

Bad Boy · 08-08-2016, 12:40 AM

So... after 6 months, the noise decided to start again...
Ill probably get it checked out for sure this time... Keep yall updated.

Bad Boy · 08-09-2016, 11:51 PM

Mechanics claim its just an over extended belt.
Will be getting car back tomorrow.
Hopefully that is it...

Downside is I'm being charged nearly $300 for repair...
$65 for belt, $125 for diagnostic fee??, $100 for labor...

wurtingd · 11-11-2016, 11:00 PM

Interesting! I was thinking it was the starter all this time too as my Z has been making that EXACT same sound for a couple weeks now but also only when a cold start (usually the morning.)

Has this happened since the repair a few months ago? Or is the belt the go-to resolution so I can hopefully forgo any misdiagnosis?

Bad Boy · 11-12-2016, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wurtingd

Interesting! I was thinking it was the starter all this time too as my Z has been making that EXACT same sound for a couple weeks now but also only when a cold start (usually the morning.)

Has this happened since the repair a few months ago? Or is the belt the go-to resolution so I can hopefully forgo any misdiagnosis?

It was the belt, no problem since.

Bad Boy · 01-08-2017, 11:52 PM

So about 6 months since repair, my car is starting to make this noise again on start up.
It is getting very cold here if that matters... maybe its just a coincidence.
I will wait a week and take it to mechanic if it persists.

Also, just in case... if they say its the idle pulley this time, if my new belt is damaged should a new one be covered under the standard one year parts/labor warranty? Can I argue that they neglected to properly check the idle pulley and therefore recreated the problem 6 months later? (because maybe the belt took about 6 months to stretch enough to make noise again?

scratchdvinyl · 01-09-2017, 03:48 PM

I had the same noise as you. It turned out to be my starter. Had it replaced over a year ago and the noise is gone. Hope this helps.

stansens · 01-13-2017, 05:20 PM

The fact that it is intermittent makes me agree with other response of a loose, misaligned or damaged starter. Bad bearings in pulleys is possible but they usually make noise constantly and don't sound a whole lot better when warmed up but you never know. Mechanic worth his salt should be able to diagnose within an hour.

Own3d · 04-02-2018, 01:56 PM

Reviving an old thread... inb4 forum warriors complain.

Did you ever find a solution to this?

07-28-2016, 09:59 AM	#31 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 10	Another vote for slipping belt. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

01-08-2017, 11:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	So about 6 months since repair, my car is starting to make this noise again on start up. It is getting very cold here if that matters... maybe its just a coincidence. I will wait a week and take it to mechanic if it persists. Also, just in case... if they say its the idle pulley this time, if my new belt is damaged should a new one be covered under the standard one year parts/labor warranty? Can I argue that they neglected to properly check the idle pulley and therefore recreated the problem 6 months later? (because maybe the belt took about 6 months to stretch enough to make noise again? Last edited by Bad Boy; 01-08-2017 at 11:55 PM.

04-02-2018, 01:56 PM	#39 (permalink)
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08-08-2016, 12:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	So... after 6 months, the noise decided to start again... Ill probably get it checked out for sure this time... Keep yall updated.

08-09-2016, 11:51 PM	#33 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	Mechanics claim its just an over extended belt. Will be getting car back tomorrow. Hopefully that is it... Downside is I'm being charged nearly $300 for repair... $65 for belt, $125 for diagnostic fee??, $100 for labor...

11-11-2016, 11:00 PM	#34 (permalink)
wurtingd Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 11	Interesting! I was thinking it was the starter all this time too as my Z has been making that EXACT same sound for a couple weeks now but also only when a cold start (usually the morning.) Has this happened since the repair a few months ago? Or is the belt the go-to resolution so I can hopefully forgo any misdiagnosis?

01-09-2017, 03:48 PM	#37 (permalink)
scratchdvinyl Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2 Drives: 2009 370z PG T/S 6mt Rep Power: 14	I had the same noise as you. It turned out to be my starter. Had it replaced over a year ago and the noise is gone. Hope this helps.

01-13-2017, 05:20 PM	#38 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 144 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 192	The fact that it is intermittent makes me agree with other response of a loose, misaligned or damaged starter. Bad bearings in pulleys is possible but they usually make noise constantly and don't sound a whole lot better when warmed up but you never know. Mechanic worth his salt should be able to diagnose within an hour.