What can cause the starter motor to whine / squeal on startup? Is the starter on its way out or is it something like bearings needing replaced in the motor? The car still starts fine
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Starter Motor Whine / Squeal
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Minigirl
, Aug 22 2015 09:04 AM
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Posted 22 August 2015 - 09:04 AM
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Carlos W
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Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
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Posted 22 August 2015 - 09:20 AM
Are you sure it's not the fan belt?
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Posted 22 August 2015 - 11:45 AM
Surely that would whine even when running / idling wont it?? Its only when the key is turned and it stops as soon as you let go of the key.
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Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
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Posted 22 August 2015 - 01:02 PM
Check the belt, it's not uncommon for them to only squeel at startup.
I think the Haynes manual shows how to tension properly
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Posted 22 August 2015 - 01:34 PM
Get someone to listen Outside with the bonnet raised when you start the car, it will help pinpoint it.
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