2002 Honda Civic Repair Question
Topics covered: Starter, Ticking, Transmission.
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Asked on August 8, 2012
Grinding sound when started cold
I am still figuring out the detials of this problem but what I have is only when it is cold when the engine is started there is a loud grinding" sound only until the car is put into gear once it stops it needs to sit overnight to do it again
Asked by DavewithdieselAnswer
Replied on August 8, 2012
Is this an auto or manual trans? Have you replaced anything yet and if so what?
Replied on August 8, 2012
automatic transmission nothing replaced yet oil is full transmission is within the marks this is for a friend's car she is going record the sound when it acts up again and walk around the car while recording
Replied on August 8, 2012
Ok it could be the starter sticking, which would make lots of noise. Once you have the sound loaded up I will listen to see if it sounds like the starter sticking to the ring gear on the flex plate. If so I would start with checking the starter relay.
Replied on August 8, 2012
that was my theory I will be checking that when i can
Replied on August 9, 2012
Ok when you are ready let me know and have a digital multi meter handy and I will look up the diagram on it and walk you through the test ok.