Noise on starting
04-19-2008, 12:55 PM
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Hi, this is a bit of an experiment- apologies if it doesn't work.
I have developed a noise
- it sounds like the starter motor is remaining engaged after the engine has started- I'd be grateful for the opinions of those who might be able to confirm.
Andy
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04-19-2008, 01:10 PM
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that does sound like the starter motor .....but i have no knowledge on engines so dont mark my words.....if your car a manual diesel?
04-19-2008, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='564329' date='Apr 19 2008, 09:10 PM
that does sound like the starter motor .....but i have no knowledge on engines so dont mark my words.....if your car a manual diesel?
04-20-2008, 07:20 AM
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Upon listening to the sound on the video, it sounds very similar to a problem I recently had repaired on my 2004 530i (M54 engine). I had the belt and tensioner replaced per SIB # 11 04 03 - it was replaced with a hydraulic belt tensioner (compared to original mechanical belt tensioner), a new belt and a few other misc. bolts/pieces per SIB.
As I noticed and per the SIB, the condition is most relevant during cold morning starts, especially after the vehicle has sat overnight for example. I wasn't able to reproduce the noise for the dealer in person at time of official complaint but I was able to record it a few times and state my case this way.
Good luck!
As I noticed and per the SIB, the condition is most relevant during cold morning starts, especially after the vehicle has sat overnight for example. I wasn't able to reproduce the noise for the dealer in person at time of official complaint but I was able to record it a few times and state my case this way.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by v8hybrid' post='564324' date='Apr 19 2008, 04:55 PM
Hi, this is a bit of an experiment- apologies if it doesn't work.
I have developed a noise video - it sounds like the starter motor is remaining engaged after the engine has started- I'd be grateful for the opinions of those who might be able to confirm.
Andy
I tried to upload the mp4 video, but the site wouldn't let me.
I have developed a noise video - it sounds like the starter motor is remaining engaged after the engine has started- I'd be grateful for the opinions of those who might be able to confirm.
Andy
I tried to upload the mp4 video, but the site wouldn't let me.
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