Car noise at startup

Tiny
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  • 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 39,000 MILES
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima with a little over 39K on it. Lately I have noticed that when the car sits out in the sun for awhile it will make a weird scrubbing sound after it starts up. What is the cause of that?
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 11:06 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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You need to be more specific than that.

Where is the noise coming from?
Does it cnange/increase in intensity with engine speed?
Does it go away after engine warms up?
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 4:12 PM
Tiny
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It only does it right after the car starts up. It only lasts like 2 seconds. My dad used to have an old 80's Altima and sometimes if you didn't know it wa already on and tried to crank it again it made a grinding sound. That's kinna what it sounds like to me. I hope this helps.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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If it is grinding noise, it most probably is the starter overrunning clutch returning slow. If that uis the case, you need to have the starter serviced.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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Ok. Thank you
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 AT 5:39 PM

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