Noise from ignition.....help!
Noise from ignition.....help!
Huy folks,
The last couple of times i've turned my ignition on, the engine has made a kind of coughing/sneezing noise! i know it sounds a little wierd but it's the only way i can describe it!
It's as if my ignition has a sore throat!
Any help?
The last couple of times i've turned my ignition on, the engine has made a kind of coughing/sneezing noise! i know it sounds a little wierd but it's the only way i can describe it!
It's as if my ignition has a sore throat!
Any help?
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I had this problem once too.... now perfect once again
Its linked to the starter motor, the problem is the little bush on the end of it - it gets worn away / cracked etc... and spins freely causing the wheezing noise
What you need to do, is remove the starter motor and replace this small and cheap bush and you will find the sound gone... can be bought from vw dealer parts ("bearing bush")
Personally I changed my starter motor for a new one at the same time, in case the slipping caused any internal damage to the starter motor etc...
Hope this helps!
The sound it makes can be very embarrasing !!
p.s search for posts about me on the subject for more info
Its linked to the starter motor, the problem is the little bush on the end of it - it gets worn away / cracked etc... and spins freely causing the wheezing noise
What you need to do, is remove the starter motor and replace this small and cheap bush and you will find the sound gone... can be bought from vw dealer parts ("bearing bush")
Personally I changed my starter motor for a new one at the same time, in case the slipping caused any internal damage to the starter motor etc...
Hope this helps!
The sound it makes can be very embarrasing !!
p.s search for posts about me on the subject for more info
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yeah i have the same problem, its as if when the car starts i'm still turn the ignition and u get that noise
my uncle owns a garage and he says it can be dust and dirt in the starter motor
mine only seems to do it in the morning, then it will start to get less and less as the day goes on.
if it keeps doin it after a few weeks, clean ur starter motor
my uncle owns a garage and he says it can be dust and dirt in the starter motor
mine only seems to do it in the morning, then it will start to get less and less as the day goes on.
if it keeps doin it after a few weeks, clean ur starter motor