Noise on a cold start that goes away when warm
- Symptoms
- Grinding or whirring for 5–10 minutes after a cold start, mostly in D or R
- Likely cause
- Owners report a worn belt auto-tensioner; it was replaced under warranty in one case.
- Fix
- Have the auto-tensioner and belt checked and replaced if noisy.
- Applies to
- All
- Confidence
- low
Sources
Related problems on this car
- Battery loses water and goes flat
- A/C cycles warm and cold after a repair
- Steering stiff or knocking (steering rack)
- ABS and VSA lights on together
Similar problems on other cars
- Tapping noise on a cold start · Suzuki Wagon R (Pakistan, K10B)
- Ticking noise on a cold start (1.3) · Toyota Corolla (11th gen, E170)
- Timing chain rattle on cold start (1KR/K3) · Toyota Passo (1st gen)
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