Grinding on cold start.

[Japsi]

Hi Forum

On cold starts I'm getting a grinding sound as soon as my engine fires up, I'm guessing it's my starter motor on the way out, any ideas fellas? cheers

 

[F6HAD]

What car, year, model etc?

What sort of a grinding, and how long does it last.. come on, a bit more info would be helpful.

 

[Japsi]

What car, year, model etc?

What sort of a grinding, and how long does it last.. come on, a bit more info would be helpful.

It's a 2003 2.0 Accord (auto). The noise is very brief lasting no longer than a second, it happens as soon as the engine fires just after I've let go of the key, actually the noise is as you'd expect if turning starter on an already running engine.

 

[skinnyman]

Starter motor sticking.

Nothing to be concerned about, my civic used to do it from time to time, its worse in the winter too.

Don't worry about it though

 

[F6HAD]

Yep sounds like a sticking starter motor. Keep an eye on it, it could last for years before seizing, although it could happen sooner.

 

[Japsi]

I was thinking maybe drop the starter motor and give the mechanism a clean and greasing, are they simple to get out?

 

[F6HAD]

On the K20 they're on the front of the block and you'll need to remove the inlet manifold. I had mine done on the wife's FRV (same engine).

 

[StuH]

I'd just change it, easy to do, took about 30 mins in total on my 2.4.

 

[Japsi]

Thanks fellas, most helpful.

 

[mattster]

I've got this very same issue!

It's done it a couple of times now, only when cold, normally when leaving the house at stupid o'clock in the morning...

Good to know it could be a while before it fails completely!!

 

[Blanco808]

I had the same issue, removed the starter, had it refurbished and much improved. As said it sits under the manifold so a bit of a pain to get too.

 

[mattster]

I had the same issue, removed the starter, had it refurbished and much improved. As said it sits under the manifold so a bit of a pain to get too.

good to hear Ben - Did you get it refurbished in glasgow somewhere? If so, whereabouts?

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Blanco808]

Yes Matt over at Bellshill, they did my alternator as well

http://www.shandonelectricalltd.co.uk/

 

[mattster]

Cheers Ben. Found a place not far from where I live in Paisley, so dropped the starter off to them this morning. Hopefully get it back for fitting on Saturday morning!