Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... - Page 3

gbonesti · 06-10-2008, 11:47 AM

crazy. but the starter motor screech just happened to me for the first time today. I have 25K miles on the Odo. I quickly turned the key back to off then started the car up normally.

i plan to just sit back and see what develops out of it.

weird.

subieroux · 06-11-2008, 07:21 PM

When I went into the dealership about a year ago to test drive a new 07 STi, I heard what I would guess is the same sound you are hearing.

The salesman went to start the car and bring it around for a test drive, and I heard this horrible screeching sound on his first attempt - unlike any sound I had ever heard coming from a car. After a pause, his second attempt started the car without trouble. Despite being a bit red-faced, he dismissed the sound as "not a problem" and gave no explanation.

After hearing that sound, I quickly lost interest in that car (despite the fact I loved the test drive), although I'd still like to know what caused it.

BlueSubaru · 06-14-2008, 09:27 AM

The screech sound from the starter could be a bendix drive problem, the bendix drive when energized pushes the starter gear out to engage the flywheel.

tshrey · 06-16-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSubaru

The screech sound from the starter could be a bendix drive problem, the bendix drive when energized pushes the starter gear out to engage the flywheel.

Exactly - the bendix isn't pushing the drive gear all the way into a mesh with the flywheel teeth, so it just spins and the edges of the two gear grind on each other. Is there an inspection hole in a subaru bell housing? You should see evidence on the flywheel teeth if this is happening; if you can see it show it to the dealer, it should be pretty cut and dry evidence of what is happening.

atanarus · 08-19-2008, 05:44 AM

I know this is an 08 thread but my 07's done this about three times now. Is it something I need to be concerned about? Have you guys had to replaced anything yet?

**Digitalfiend** · 08-19-2008, 09:24 AM

My '08 no longer does this. The week I requested that my dealership order a new starter, the issue went away. It's been a couple months now and it hasn't happened again. Weird.

nitram · 08-22-2008, 03:10 PM

my car just did this for the third time since i got the car in june... guess there's still no real solution yet?? and since it's not a consistent thing i sorta doubt bringing it in will result in anything..

B3ANO · 08-26-2008, 07:50 PM

My Cars Been Doing It For Ages,
Sounds Like **** And Sorta Embarrising!
May Have To Try Get A Freebie As Well!

wacerx · 08-30-2008, 11:26 PM

my car does this about once a month. it is not consistent with weather conditions, sit time, or anything really. have probably had it happen about 20 times in the last 2 years. every time it happens i cringe but the car always starts on the second try. i really wish this problem would be addressed from subaru if the 08's are also having this problem.

S'poreSTI · 09-19-2008, 06:47 PM

I just joined the club today, ran into safeway for a few things, car sat maybe 5min. On turning the key I got the gawd-awful screeching/grinding. Turned a few heads in the carpark thats for sure.

turned the key off and back on again, started without issue.
Hope i'm not going to see this again, i'm sure others were thinking i was a right tool, to get a noise that bad from a new car. I'm innocent

06-10-2008, 11:47 AM	#31
gbonesti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 2004 WRX STi Location: Los Angeles Posts: 101 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue... crazy. but the starter motor screech just happened to me for the first time today. I have 25K miles on the Odo. I quickly turned the key back to off then started the car up normally. i plan to just sit back and see what develops out of it. weird. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#32
subieroux Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Audi TT 3.2 Fav Mod: Shopping for an STi Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... When I went into the dealership about a year ago to test drive a new 07 STi, I heard what I would guess is the same sound you are hearing. The salesman went to start the car and bring it around for a test drive, and I heard this horrible screeching sound on his first attempt - unlike any sound I had ever heard coming from a car. After a pause, his second attempt started the car without trouble. Despite being a bit red-faced, he dismissed the sound as "not a problem" and gave no explanation. After hearing that sound, I quickly lost interest in that car (despite the fact I loved the test drive), although I'd still like to know what caused it.

06-14-2008, 09:27 AM	#33
BlueSubaru Silver Member Car: Blue 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 98 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... The screech sound from the starter could be a bendix drive problem, the bendix drive when energized pushes the starter gear out to engage the flywheel.

08-19-2008, 05:44 AM	#35
atanarus Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STI Fav Mod: Driver Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 121 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... I know this is an 08 thread but my 07's done this about three times now. Is it something I need to be concerned about? Have you guys had to replaced anything yet?

08-19-2008, 09:24 AM	#36
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,541 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... My '08 no longer does this. The week I requested that my dealership order a new starter, the issue went away. It's been a couple months now and it hasn't happened again. Weird.

08-22-2008, 03:10 PM	#37
nitram Lurker Car: white 08 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 5 Join Date: Aug 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... my car just did this for the third time since i got the car in june... guess there's still no real solution yet?? and since it's not a consistent thing i sorta doubt bringing it in will result in anything..

08-26-2008, 07:50 PM	#38
B3ANO Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 11 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... My Cars Been Doing It For Ages, Sounds Like **** And Sorta Embarrising! May Have To Try Get A Freebie As Well!

08-30-2008, 11:26 PM	#39
wacerx STI Driver Car: 05 wrx--->07 STi Fav Mod: teH bewstorz Location: the oc Posts: 296 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... my car does this about once a month. it is not consistent with weather conditions, sit time, or anything really. have probably had it happen about 20 times in the last 2 years. every time it happens i cringe but the car always starts on the second try. i really wish this problem would be addressed from subaru if the 08's are also having this problem.

09-19-2008, 06:47 PM	#40
S'poreSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 STi WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hatchback! Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 378 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Weird start-up issue (possibly the starter motor)... I just joined the club today, ran into safeway for a few things, car sat maybe 5min. On turning the key I got the gawd-awful screeching/grinding. Turned a few heads in the carpark thats for sure. turned the key off and back on again, started without issue. Hope i'm not going to see this again, i'm sure others were thinking i was a right tool, to get a noise that bad from a new car. I'm innocent This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.