A good place to start would be to check the transmission fluid. Search did not help because I don't know if i spelled "whirring" right. Today I slightly bumped the solenoid with a metal rod and the noise stopped. 2000 , 1500cc, replaced starter and relay. With tremendous confidence installed the new starter. When this fails, it may cause a clicking sound and will not allow the starter to engage the flywheel when you turn the key. Next Last. You can sometimes get beyond the "dead spot" by lightly tapping the starter with a hammer, which can help the vehicle to start. That'll be your starter motor bruss. Then take it out of gear and try starting it again and see if the starter … Sounds like a electrical motor or a fan of some kind. 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. 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). The starter motor makews a whirring noise but doesw not engage the engine. Thanks . 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. 7 Posts . Or, it could be a situation where it is having a hard time disengaging. 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. 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. "Cranking the car makes my headlights dim or go out." No ticking or click or anything. Show More . Ask Your Own Kia Question. Beleive I need to replace or is there some other problem need to look for. Or you could have the battery load tested. Other weird noises that show starter problems include a grinding, whirring, or buzzing noise. the "whirring noise" will be the starter motor shaft spinning at high speed due to having no load on it engine won't start due to the starter motor not engaging the flywheel i have the same problem with my 1.4 8v 6n!! It doesn't happen when the car is idling. Submitted: 7 years ago. when the car is warm, the noise is not obvoius, sometimes can not be heard. "I hear a whirring sound." The starter solenoid is located on the starter and has internal electrical contacts that transmit electricity to the starter. There is that whirring sound of a starter -- for lack of a more educated description. When I connect the battery cable the starter or starter solenoid makes this whirring noise, like something is turning inside. "I don't hear anything!" 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. Thread starter roboelv; Start date Oct 30 , 2014; 1; 2; Next. It sounds more like the starter motor isn't engaging. "My headlights are fine, but my car still won't start." Could this be related? Best guess it sounds to be coming from middle of motor like in the intake manifold. 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. A starter motor can sometimes have a "dead spot," which means there is one area of the starter that is electronically bad. If the starter is turning the motor over real fast I would not worry about the battery. 4. Grinding Noises. 4. Transmission. However, if the starter turns slowly, and the bike cannot start promptly, then something is wrong with the starter. Still have loud noise when cranking, but runs great, car starts quickly. Show Less. When the starter drive gear is worn out or not engaging properly, it will often produce a grinding noise. In Florida and need some wind therapy You can try (with help from a friend) putting it in gear and rocking it forwards or backwards a little bit. I replaced the solenod but kept the same starter. This problem can be fixed by changing the transmission filter. It is actually challenging to find the root cause of whining noise when accelerating but these common causes will give you the heads-up. Never had any issues with napa stuff. I'm usually in a big hurry to get late kids to school in the morning. 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. 1. 1 Answer When I first start up my 1995 Toyota Corolla 5-speed, there is a whirring noise. If so where can i find instructions on replaceing the starter .. not sure were it is located on the eignine. 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. This morning started making whirring noise at start up, became louder as we accelerated then after 6 blocks batter light came on. If it is even a little bit out of alignment, it’ll be enough to cause a whining noise. Joined Jun 29, 2013 Messages 44 Reaction score 0 Points 0. It engages then disengaged and makes a whirring sound. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 4, 2010. 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? However, do the usual see if that fixes her up (Oil, coolant, new spark plugs at the least) Or, it could be a situation where it is having a hard time disengaging. I just replaced the alternator with a refurb from napa and that's when the noise started. III. Thanks I even took it back to have it tested. A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound when starting your vehicle. July 5, 2016, 8:52pm #2. "It's more like a grinding noise." Whirring Starter Motor - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: British Open Classic:1992:The BOC has developed yet another problem recently. It seems to be coming from the front right and I have a feeling it may be thedriveshaft. I notice that my 2017 MDX recently has a grinding rattle noise after starting the engine, it lasts a second then gone. My XT auto makes a strange whirring noise when slowing down. It started off that when you went to turn the key sometimes you got absolutely nothing after ignition. 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. When things aren’t right, you know it. It started fine again. Category: Kia. 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. Go. When I remove and reconnect the battery cable the noise starts again. As soonas I give it the gas the noise disappears completely. 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). It makes noise under the hood, but the noise you hear is usually predictable and relatively quiet. A good place to start would be to check the transmission fluid. The starter may not be fully engaged with the flywheel/flexplate. The noise may change with engine speed and have nothing to do with the car moving or not. "It's a buzzing sound." In most cases, because the pinion gear isn’t engaging the flywheel properly, the engine will also fail to crank. Seeing as you said the engine makes whirring noises but won't start i'll guess you know little about cars. This is similar to the noise you hear when you try to start your engine; when it is already running. A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound when starting your vehicle. When the filter plugs up the transmission pump scavenges fluid causing the whirring noise. A car that makes such a weird noise at the time of acceleration, will be fine at a set speed. Examine The Transmission. Oct 30, 2014 #1 Over the last couple of days I've noticed a very quiet humming noise in my X-Type 3.0SE. 1 of 2 Go to page. roboelv New member. 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. Appears to be coming from alternator. Truck runs and drives fine no CEL. Diagnosing a Problem With a Starter: What Noise Does It Make? "My headlights don't work." Freewheeling Spinning. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 18, 2013. All this without a key in the ignition. 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. 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. The heavier the load the worse it is. The starter may not be fully engaged with the flywheel/flexplate. Even when fully warm and on a 90 degree day, I can still hear it, just much less noticeable then when cold. 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. If the starter is crashing into the flywheel and then turning the motor over it will give you a grinding noise. You press the accelerator pedal, the engine runs faster, you release, it slows down to a smooth idle. If it makes a Whirring noise then there is still some battery power left. If it is even a little bit out of alignment, it’ll be enough to cause a whining noise. The car runs ok but the alternator makes an electrical whirring noise. Transmission. It's the same sound one would achieve if they tried to start the car after it was already running. II. Freewheeling occurs when you crank the engine and simply hear a whining noise without the engine cranking. It used to bemost noticeable as you were just coming to a stop but of late I can hear it clearly when it's coasting from about 50mph down. Have you check the fuel pump Jan 13, 2018 | 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. "I hear a loud click." I can feel the vibration with my hands. Please help. is it easy to fix yourself or would i need to take it in? 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. This problem causes an occasional non-starting condition. When you start it motor makes a loud whirring noise for 20 seconds or so than it stops. Yesterday we brought the car tho Speedee oil change as we were planning to drive to Dallas today. 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. ie dash lights on but when the key is turned theres just silence. Yes, this could be related. Mostly this happens when the car is cold, like first starting in the morning. Share this conversation. You should do a thorough transmission check-up when the car starts making a grousing sound when speeding up. the_same_mountainbike. 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