Grinding by the starter
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Grinding by the starter
I have a 2003 honda civic that we turned on from a cold start and heard a grinding whirring sound coming from over by the starter area. Once the car heated up it stopped. Today while the engine was warm and been on for some time it started again, its only when the engine is idle and the clutch is disengaged ANY IDEAS????? We swapped the starter out about 6 months ago didnt have any issues at all
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Re: '01 Civic EX Sedan weird noise on deceleration
ok so im new to this site and have been trying to find answers to my questions and since im a newbie i cannot post new forums etc so im gonna ask my question here and hope that i get a response. I have a 2003 honda civic ex manual that we turned on from a cold start the other day and it had a grinding noise coming from over by the air silencer box/ starter area. after a few min of being on it stopped. today we drove and were at an intersection when it started. IT is only when it is in idle and clutch is disengaged. WHAT IS IT??? any helpful ideas??
try to shake the muffler and see if it easily hits something.
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Re: Grinding by the starter
@ The three previous replies: If it were the heat shield, the sound would still be there regardless of whether or not he had the clutch engaged.
@ Travis: How loud is the noise? Does it go away when you rev up the engine?
Since it varies with your foot on or off the clutch pedal, I'd start looking at the clutch components. (primarily the release a.k.a. throwout bearing) It could also be the mainshaft bearing, or one of a variety or other bearings. Does the transmission make any noise while you're accelerating, especially in gears 1, 2, or 3?
If it isn't external (starter, etc) then it has to be an internal issue. Whatever the case may be, you're going to need to roll up your sleeves and get dirty.
Good luck with it.
@ Travis: How loud is the noise? Does it go away when you rev up the engine?
Since it varies with your foot on or off the clutch pedal, I'd start looking at the clutch components. (primarily the release a.k.a. throwout bearing) It could also be the mainshaft bearing, or one of a variety or other bearings. Does the transmission make any noise while you're accelerating, especially in gears 1, 2, or 3?
If it isn't external (starter, etc) then it has to be an internal issue. Whatever the case may be, you're going to need to roll up your sleeves and get dirty.
Good luck with it.
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