Weird Noise when starting car today.

asndragonboii · 12-05-2006, 06:03 PM

Normal start: "VA VA VA VROOOM!"
Weird start: "VA VA VA CLUNK CLUNK VROOOM!" (The clunks lasted about 2 second together)

What the heck is that clunk? I have a AUTO LX Sedan. This was at 3:30 in the afternoon but it was pretty cold... 35 degrees maybe.

another question.... sometimes it takes 3-5 seconds to get the car started. Did i hold the key to long? How long should i hold the key turned before i let go and try again?

I suck at reproducing sounds on the keyboard.

***Cybergypsy*** · 12-05-2006, 06:24 PM

happened to me a couple times.....the key thing, not the clunk

asndragonboii · 12-05-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

happened to me a couple times.....the key thing, not the clunk

the 3-5 second thing? So i guess that is normal

Anybody else get the clunk?

06CivEXJon · 12-05-2006, 06:41 PM

Is it like hesitating and trying to start up?

SIcBoy · 12-05-2006, 06:45 PM

now its making a kaboom sound..<~~~~ does anyone remember that commercial were the guy is callin a tow truck and he is explaining whats going on. he say its makin a eh eh sound then a clunk clunk and then he's finally like kaboom.

asndragonboii · 12-05-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06CivEXJon

Is it like hesitating and trying to start up?

I guess so. The clunks caused it to take longer to start up

06CivEXJon · 12-05-2006, 06:53 PM

I have the same or similar thing,probably only happens in cold weather.

***darna*** · 12-05-2006, 06:55 PM

happens to me once in a while. i tried to explain to dealership but they couldn't duplicate.

i guess it's not a big deal... i hope.

jasongg06 · 12-05-2006, 07:46 PM

i've never heard the clunk sound, but when i first got the car, it took awhile to crank. Now although still slower than other cars, it starts with no probs.

samx109 · 12-05-2006, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

Normal start: "VA VA VA VROOOM!"
Weird start: "VA VA VA CLUNK CLUNK VROOOM!" (The clunks lasted about 2 second together)

What the heck is that clunk? I have a AUTO LX Sedan. This was at 3:30 in the afternoon but it was pretty cold... 35 degrees maybe.

another question.... sometimes it takes 3-5 seconds to get the car started. Did i hold the key to long? How long should i hold the key turned before i let go and try again?

I suck at reproducing sounds on the keyboard.

that is cause your engine was cold.. (just like you said weather was cold) soo its normal dont worry about it

asndragonboii · 12-05-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samx109

that is cause your engine was cold.. (just like you said weather was cold) soo its normal dont worry about it

This didnt happen in the morning though, it was like 10 degrees colder in the morning.

samx109 · 12-05-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

This didnt happen in the morning though, it was like 10 degrees colder in the morning.

hmm really? well that happens to me most of the time. (also my parents' cars and sisters.)

ehh i'm not sure just my opinion

but i DONT THINK u have to worry about it

12-05-2006, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
asndragonboii Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,972 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Weird Noise when starting car today. Normal start: "VA VA VA VROOOM!" Weird start: "VA VA VA CLUNK CLUNK VROOOM!" (The clunks lasted about 2 second together) What the heck is that clunk? I have a AUTO LX Sedan. This was at 3:30 in the afternoon but it was pretty cold... 35 degrees maybe. another question.... sometimes it takes 3-5 seconds to get the car started. Did i hold the key to long? How long should i hold the key turned before i let go and try again? I suck at reproducing sounds on the keyboard. Last edited by asndragonboii; 12-05-2006 at 06:28 PM.

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12-05-2006, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,722 iTrader: 3 / 100%	happened to me a couple times.....the key thing, not the clunk

12-05-2006, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,455 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is it like hesitating and trying to start up?

12-05-2006, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
SIcBoy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: peoria az Age: 24 Posts: 3,416 jr iTrader: 3 / 100%	now its making a kaboom sound..<~~~~ does anyone remember that commercial were the guy is callin a tow truck and he is explaining whats going on. he say its makin a eh eh sound then a clunk clunk and then he's finally like kaboom.

12-05-2006, 06:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,455 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the same or similar thing,probably only happens in cold weather.

12-05-2006, 06:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
*darna* Tang Na! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: anaheim Age: 34 Posts: 2,812 christian iTrader: 6 / 100%	happens to me once in a while. i tried to explain to dealership but they couldn't duplicate. i guess it's not a big deal... i hope.

12-05-2006, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
jasongg06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 626 So Cal Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i've never heard the clunk sound, but when i first got the car, it took awhile to crank. Now although still slower than other cars, it starts with no probs.