adive needed!!!.....Starting Squeal noise

[levelad]

Ive just purchased a 996 c4 cab(2000)from an independant specialist, some 120miles from where I live (southeast kent)
Ive got this weird noise on start up which seems very much like a belt slipping, does it for about 2-3 seconds as it fires up and sometimes dosnt do it at all. Has anyone had a similar problem? as, if its just a quick fix I'll get it into the local specialist (paragon) rather than taking the 240 mile return trip back to finley Gorham.

[radron]

HI There

My 98 996 does this sometimes. I put it down to being cold and not covered in oil for about 2 seconds? But Im no mechanic. Im sure someone will let us know if thats not normal

[BliarsGoing]

Is it a harsh screech? My old Boxster made that noise occasionally and it turned out the starter motor needed cleaning out. If you've only just picked the car up I would ring the supplier and ask what they think. They may not be aware of the problem if it's intermittent and might resolve it for you.

[Pheedbak]

mine did that. Starter motor. Get it replaced with a new un :0

Phil

[porsche4life]

If the screaching rises in pitch when you rev it up, it will be a belt that needs tightening or replacing, if it screaches to a stop then probably starter.

[16610LV]

levelad said:

Ive just purchased a 996 c4 cab(2000)from an independant specialist, some 120miles from where I live (southeast kent)
Ive got this weird noise on start up which seems very much like a belt slipping, does it for about 2-3 seconds as it fires up and sometimes dosnt do it at all. Has anyone had a similar problem? as, if its just a quick fix I'll get it into the local specialist (paragon) rather than taking the 240 mile return trip back to finley Gorham.

My '99 996 did that last Winter (intermittently). It stopped making the sound after a few weeks, before I had a chance to replace the starter motor! Hasn't recurred since - but Winter's just around the corner again. I'll see what happens.

[sportsandclassic]

Just done a boxster S starter motor for a screeching fault....any difference when the engine is hot or cold ?

Thanks

mike

[levelad]

thanks for the comments guys....from the notes Ive recieved sounds like the starter motor, just need to check now wether
its covered under my warranty!!!???.....think I already know the outcome of that discussion though!!!

[BliarsGoing]

levelad said:

thanks for the comments guys....from the notes Ive recieved sounds like the starter motor, just need to check now wether
its covered under my warranty!!!???.....think I already know the outcome of that discussion though!!!

It should be, you've only just picked the car up!

[superlightr]

is your AMP meter lower when it occurs and picks up to a normal charge when it stops?

Mine does this as its a belt from time to time, especially if its been raining hard, I think the belt slips for about 10 secs, no squeel, but the amp charge is low, then picks up, slight squeel for 1 sec then normal.

[levelad]

Not sure about the amp meter, I'll check that next time it happens. not sure about replacement under the warranty though, as it could be classed as a wear and tear item, its an insurance warranty and we all know how good they are!!!

[henry-f]

Call the dealer up and get him to talk through the fault and diagnose it for you. That`s what dealers are there for, to support any queries you have with a new purchase.

Failing that: if it`s the starter that`s squealing it will tend to do it once you have turned the key back ie: stopped using the starter and the unit free spins for a while whilst not under load. A squealing starter tends to lower in tone slightly as the starter slows down.

A loose belt will tend to squeal until it gets grip, often reving the engine up will "clear" a slipping belt. A slipping belt usually lasts longer than a couple of seconds though. A squealing belt tends to have a more constant tone providing the engine is not revved.

Hope that helps

Henry

Edited by henry-f on Friday 13th October 12:09