Strange noise on startup.

1. FuroPK Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 St. Clements, Jersey Posts: 9 Saxo 1.1 Desire :(

   #1 28th June 2011, 13:29

   When I start my engine (almost every time) I hear a strange crunch or buzz noise almost like I'm turning the ignition with the engine running. Now I'm not holding the ignition for too long it almost seems like the starter motor is just doing too much? Any ideas? Didn't use to do this before I replaced the coil pack (single unit style that runs above the plugs).
   
   Any ideas?? A bit of a weird one... :/
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 28th June 2011, 13:46

   Starter motor not fully engaging with flywheel springs to mind. Might get away with removing and cleaning greasing the mechanism on the motor
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 28th June 2011, 18:57

   Worn ring gear on the starter motor is a possiblity.
   
   Steve.
4. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

   #4 28th June 2011, 20:16

   I would say both Steves have come up with the most valid surgestions, might be worth starting it and opening the bonnet to see where the sound is coming from. To me it sounds like you may just need to grease up some parts with wd40 to ensure they are moving freely. I recently had a similar sound coming from my fan belt and solved it by using this method