Noisy on start up sometimes only when cold
2005 Renault Scenic 1.6 Authentique
Car: Renault Scenic
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.6 Authentique
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.6 Authentique
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Car makes a grinding noise when cold on start up but not all the time, any ideas would be great. Just had service last week engine flush oil change new plugs.
Problem added: Feb 7, 2013 (11 years ago)
Was it making the noise before the oil change ? Did you change oil filter ?
Answered Feb 7, 2013 (11 years ago)
Its probably your starter motor either on its way out or battery charge low. Check earths also
Answered Feb 7, 2013 (11 years ago)
Does sound like a starter or ring gear meshing issue .
Answered Feb 7, 2013 (11 years ago)
Yes has had new oil filter, thought it maybe starter motor have checked battery connections ok, have heard some where about dephaser problems on scenics has only done 43000 miles 2005 year.
Answered Feb 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
May well be dephaser pulley , very common fault . Would be advisable to get it checked / replaced asap if needed .
Answered Feb 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
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