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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Mk2_tel on 27 October 2012, 16:39

Title: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: Mk2_tel on 27 October 2012, 16:39

It eventually goes but do t sound healthy.
I have a feeling it's from the pulleys or alternator?

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: james2 on 27 October 2012, 17:50

Common fault bet its the starter motor.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 27 October 2012, 17:58

Sould like the solenoid is sticking on in the starter motor. Common problem. Second hand starter wont cost much.

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: james2 on 27 October 2012, 19:06

I would get a new one off ebay .I would not get a second hand one because it might have the same fault or might not last long before it does. Mine been making that stupid noise for over 2 years.  :evil:

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: mar_k on 27 October 2012, 22:36

I followed the guide thats on here or vortex, Can't remember which one now.
Basicly strip it down, clean and re grease. Its been good as gold since,
No need to buy a new one at all

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: james2 on 28 October 2012, 15:40

But r-tech did theres and when they came to map my car you can hear the noise coming back.  :evil:

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: Mk2_tel on 28 October 2012, 17:18

It's once the car is already running after say 5secs a quick noise I thought it was alternator as it was smoking when I spray so eved40 on it?

Title: Re: Nasty grinding type nose when I first start car
Post by: mar_k on 28 October 2012, 17:37

Anything hot will smoke when you spray wd40 on it,
I would keep wd40 away from any belts in the bay.

Its probably the secondary air pump,
There is a guide on how to repair that as well, The rivets that hold it together rust away