hawksoob Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Ever since I've had the 96OBW, I've noticed this noise ... always assumed it's normal, but I was just curious. What's that noise that sounds like nesting squirrels that occurs immediate when turning the key and starting the car. Last about a second, then goes away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 maybe a bunch of angry squrrels? Could be the ABS going through a self test. Easy way to find out is pop the hood and have somone else turn the key and listen nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 like a loud scratching? mine does that when it starts to get cold out... the spring/gear in my starter is giving out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Yes, ABS pump self-test can be noisy. If the noise occurs right before you crank the engine, I would reckon it's the fuel filter being pumped up to pressure. I can hear mine in the morning...whiiiirrrrrrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Ever since I've had the 96OBW, I've noticed this noise ... always assumed it's normal, but I was just curious. What's that noise that sounds like nesting squirrels that occurs immediate when turning the key and starting the car. Last about a second, then goes away? i'd say check the air box for nesting squirrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Like Setright mentioned; does it do it when you turn the key just to ON, or when you go to START? One time my t-belt tensioner failed to pump-up properly and it made quite a racket, only lasted a second or two. I don't think that's a common problem though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Could you, perhaps, have a loose drive belt? If it is happening just as you start the engine. . . That would be a quick and easy fix. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksoob Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Could you, perhaps, have a loose drive belt? If it is happening just as you start the engine. . . That would be a quick and easy fix. . . Seems mostly when I turn the key, immediately before the motor turns over. I think I've heard the ABS thing before. It's not a rattle or anything, more a sound of warbly scurrying ... hence the squirrels.. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Seems mostly when I turn the key, immediately before the motor turns over. I think I've heard the ABS thing before. It's not a rattle or anything, more a sound of warbly scurrying ... hence the squirrels.. :-\ or mice? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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