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Old 02-06-2007, 10:43 AM
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Engine whine/whimper/grind? on startup in cold
So the last couple days its been extremely cold here in DC metro area, and have noticed a whine/high pitched grind for like half a second when starting the car up. I turned car off again this morning and was able to reproduce a second time.

I just had Inspection II done, new plugs installed, coolant/brake flush so I dont think it should be the plugs

anyone seen this before and know what it is? Should it be corrected ASAP?

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You would whine too if you were left out in the bitter cold all night long. Could be the tranny, transfer case or a belt. If it goes away after only half a second, I would feel ok with that.
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most likly powersteering pump its nothing to worry about it is just because PS fluid thickens when it gets cold
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Mine did this too yesterday when starting it up to leave work. It sounded like a gasp and only last a split-second. It didn't do it this morning since it's garaged at home. I'll check it out again this evening.
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Mine does that too...
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Cold-start condition with the fan clutch, perhaps?
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Could be the belts, that happens when it's cold out.
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Could be the belts, that happens when it's cold out.



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Mine has been a little hard to start lately as well. Again, just assuming its the cold. Yesterday the one-touch start stuck and just kept cranking the ignition until I stopped it. After that everything seems to be back to normal.

My guess of the best way to avoid this...start taking the metro...eww...
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yup mine does that 2 when its absolutely freezing out....sounds kinda scary
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