Man I been looking for a reason why my truck started doing this en thanks to you video I can go end for the problem thanks I had help like you have no idea
Just fixed this issue on my 1977 vette… I thought maybe the flex plate was cracked so I turned it by hand and inspected it carefully. No cracks visible so I ordered a shim kit online that gives it clearance so it doesn’t touch anymore. Noise completely gone and no issues! My starter was made by proform and shims are available
I have this exact issue right now. I keep trying to tell people this but not alot of people have heard of this issue. They automatically jump to "bent rod" or something else. Bent connecting rods and push rods "knock" like hammers. This is more of a ticking noise.
@@Jerry4baker did you find out what was wrong? i have the same dam noise...cant pinpoint where its coming from, i suspect the starter as well but stethascope doesnt pick up on it.
I had a guy do that helping me once and tried to tell me i needed a new flex plate come to find out he put it on backwards. And it clearly states on one side. [This side toward engine]. Literally facing towards transmission. Flipped around put trans back in and no sound.
My 300ci inline 6 shakes a hella lot unless I get to the upper 2500-3000 RPMs. I done checked my distribution and spark plugs and they seem fine. I bet the flexplate is to blame for my rough idle/low RPM.
Man this helped out a whole lot. The mechanic l used and just found out that he put my flex plate in loose. And now he acts like he don't know whats wrong
I hate them mechanics,they shouldn’t be allowed to work on peoples cars, Mechanics have a license to kill people/They can just cause problems to your car and you can have a major crash and they will get off scot-free.
Did u solved this issue ? Could u plz tell me what was the issue and how can we fix this ? I have the same issue with my Mazda 6 2015 automatic, I have this kind of noise when it’s in idling mode and when the car moves in low rpm
I just put a new PowerMaster starter in my GTO and now I'm getting a little ticking noise I knew it had to be the starter cuz it didn't start till I put it on
I have this same sound on my 2009 Honda Accord Coupe 2.4L , it grind super hard for about .5 seconds once I start the car then literally goes away while I drive then when I slow down at a light it idles super hard and I hear this same exact sound I replaced the starter motor and still hear this sound.
I have the same issue. The flex plate rubbing the starter. It makes the same noise in park, neautral and drive. But the noise goes away in reverse. Don't know why noise goes away in reverse.
Because when you put it in reverse the gear on the starter slides away from the flex plate because of the little jerk.then when you put in forward gear it jerks the gear out ..your problem is a bad spring I the starter and it's not retracting the starter gear back away from the flex plate what everybody here forgets is the gear is. It supposed to even be out where it can rub the flex plate after you let go of the ignition key..it will usually rub if your going uphill like a steep driveway or over railroad tracks but not when going down hill because downhill the gravity helps retract the gear.
When I start my car there’s a loud clanking/ grinding noise. Once it is started the car runs perfectly. This started happening out of nowhere. Any idea what it could be?
I have the same sound on my 2011 Buick lacrosse and I’ve seen some metal shavings under hood.. do you think I need to stop driving the car or it’s still drivable?
Hi. I've got a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 164,000 miles, 3.3L V6, 5 speed automatic transmission. When it's first started it knocks or rattles for 3 seconds. Then it stops. Once warm it will only do the startup rattle about 50% of the time. Exact same noise returns from about 1,800 to 3,200 RPM and then stops. If I'm going up a hill it won't do it 50% of the time unless I press the gas pedal and cause RPMs to sharply raise. The noise increases with RPMs increasing. The main bearings and rod bearings were changed. Looked good. No rod or crank shaft slop was noted. Oil/filter is new and full. Same with transmission fluid. I've narrowed it down to 4 things based on its part time occurrence: 1. Flex plate? 2. Timing belt tensioner failing (unknown when last changed)? 3. Torque converter? 4. Hydraulic lifters? I have two short videos I recorded it and can share. Thanks!
Have you checked the motor mounts or transmission mount? My truck used to do the same thing and I found out it was a worn motor mount & trans mount that caused the noise.
@@thesetruths1404 Hm by your description it doesn't sound like either. I've had a rod knock before and its a consistent loud clucking sound that speeds up when your accelerating and you can hear it on idle quietly too. It doesn't go away like you've explained. For mine, I think it might be an intake valve issue. If any screws or the flap itself is loose- it can make a sound at certain rpms/throttle that sounds like a card in bike spokes and briefly on start.
@@caraliveagain1202 mines louder than a ticking or card clicking. It seems to be coming from the bottom end nearest the oil pan. And two of the bearings pulled out before by previous owner had wear through the silver, into the copper colored metal underneath.
Does the flex plate need to be replaced or the flywheel??? Does the transmission need to be removed or just moved backed up? Mine makes this exact same sound.😭
@@clearwater9118 flywheels are on manual transmission vehicles, while automatic transmissions use flexplates. In this case, it looks like the flex plate is bad.
@@thewhiteelephant Agreed. Flexplate is not flat. There is too much axial runout on the ring gear, should be no more than about ten thou. Could possibly find the low spot and then shim it a little with a thin washer behind the nearest mounting bolt so that it is not catching the starter pinion any more.
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Man I been looking for a reason why my truck started doing this en thanks to you video I can go end for the problem thanks I had help like you have no idea
Unless it's cracked loose or you feel vibration all you gotta do is put in a starter shim
Just fixed this issue on my 1977 vette… I thought maybe the flex plate was cracked so I turned it by hand and inspected it carefully. No cracks visible so I ordered a shim kit online that gives it clearance so it doesn’t touch anymore. Noise completely gone and no issues! My starter was made by proform and shims are available
The flexplate in my firebird is bent about .100 , it didn't Crack or make noise but the car has a shake at low rpm, goes away after 2200 rpm
cool sound!
I have this exact issue right now. I keep trying to tell people this but not alot of people have heard of this issue. They automatically jump to "bent rod" or something else. Bent connecting rods and push rods "knock" like hammers. This is more of a ticking noise.
Almost spent 2k before I did my own research. I spent 300 in diagnosis at several shops just for me to find out on my own.
I was told it's my transmission but I'm having a feeling it's my starter tapping the flex plate
@@stboxing559 Looks like you are probably right. That flex plate has a slight wobble in the video.
Mine sounds more like metal fan blades but pretty sure this is the issue
@@Jerry4baker did you find out what was wrong? i have the same dam noise...cant pinpoint where its coming from, i suspect the starter as well but stethascope doesnt pick up on it.
How long do I have!!?? My 2013 Tahoe 2 wheel drive sounds almost as bad...sometimes it makes a helluva a noise when starting..sometimes nothing
I had a guy do that helping me once and tried to tell me i needed a new flex plate come to find out he put it on backwards. And it clearly states on one side. [This side toward engine]. Literally facing towards transmission. Flipped around put trans back in and no sound.
Sometimes the bendix is broken and it slides into the flywheel and makes that sound but more intermittent
I hope that's my issue bc God dayum it sounds like hell
I get that sound in my skylark when I do burnouts.
My truck started doing it after a burnout also ..it has 33 x 12.5. Tires and all four tires were up in smoke 😂
Thank you helped so much brother
you got it
My 300ci inline 6 shakes a hella lot unless I get to the upper 2500-3000 RPMs. I done checked my distribution and spark plugs and they seem fine. I bet the flexplate is to blame for my rough idle/low RPM.
Would a bad flexplate or flywheel really cause rough idle?
Man this helped out a whole lot. The mechanic l used and just found out that he put my flex plate in loose. And now he acts like he don't know whats wrong
Wonder what the torque psi on the flex plate
Torque psi on flex plate on a 02 Honda Accord
I hate them mechanics,they shouldn’t be allowed to work on peoples cars,
Mechanics have a license to kill people/They can just cause problems to your car and you can have a major crash and they will get off scot-free.
@@devinsmith3887 its called ft lbs torque spec
you got it!!!
Did u solved this issue ? Could u plz tell me what was the issue and how can we fix this ? I have the same issue with my Mazda 6 2015 automatic, I have this kind of noise when it’s in idling mode and when the car moves in low rpm
Mine sounds like a rattled heat shield. The starter shows no damage on my Crown Victoria
this noise happen while at idle??? Why? Starter is not aligned properly?? Simply giving out?
Ya think that flex plate is a little out of round? DUH.
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I have the same issues i had replied 3 Bendix drive now coz the flywheel is just cutting them
I just put a new PowerMaster starter in my GTO and now I'm getting a little ticking noise I knew it had to be the starter cuz it didn't start till I put it on
I have this same sound on my 2009 Honda Accord Coupe 2.4L , it grind super hard for about .5 seconds once I start the car then literally goes away while I drive then when I slow down at a light it idles super hard and I hear this same exact sound I replaced the starter motor and still hear this sound.
Did you ever find out what it is? I have the same sound in my 2015 Honda Accord. It sounds like this video
Check your flywheel
i've got this sound in my 2019 accord 2.0t. any updates?
The smaller one on the starter is stuck by mine… it doesnt pop off
Looks warped a lil
I have the same issue. The flex plate rubbing the starter. It makes the same noise in park, neautral and drive. But the noise goes away in reverse. Don't know why noise goes away in reverse.
It lifts up the motor, and it doesn’t rub after that
Reverse doesn’t allow it to rub bro
@@joshw9037 why is that? the flexplate still spinning in the same direction...
Mine only makes noise in drive at low rpm
Because when you put it in reverse the gear on the starter slides away from the flex plate because of the little jerk.then when you put in forward gear it jerks the gear out ..your problem is a bad spring I the starter and it's not retracting the starter gear back away from the flex plate what everybody here forgets is the gear is. It supposed to even be out where it can rub the flex plate after you let go of the ignition key..it will usually rub if your going uphill like a steep driveway or over railroad tracks but not when going down hill because downhill the gravity helps retract the gear.
When I start my car there’s a loud clanking/ grinding noise. Once it is started the car runs perfectly. This started happening out of nowhere. Any idea what it could be?
STARTER IS GONE BAD
Mine does the same thing just for a short minute when cold start then it goes away
I have the same sound on my 2011 Buick lacrosse and I’ve seen some metal shavings under hood.. do you think I need to stop driving the car or it’s still drivable?
The starter is gonna start slipping’… fairly easy fix
Hi. I've got a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 164,000 miles, 3.3L V6, 5 speed automatic transmission. When it's first started it knocks or rattles for 3 seconds. Then it stops. Once warm it will only do the startup rattle about 50% of the time. Exact same noise returns from about 1,800 to 3,200 RPM and then stops. If I'm going up a hill it won't do it 50% of the time unless I press the gas pedal and cause RPMs to sharply raise.
The noise increases with RPMs increasing.
The main bearings and rod bearings were changed. Looked good. No rod or crank shaft slop was noted.
Oil/filter is new and full. Same with transmission fluid.
I've narrowed it down to 4 things based on its part time occurrence:
1. Flex plate?
2. Timing belt tensioner failing (unknown when last changed)?
3. Torque converter?
4. Hydraulic lifters?
I have two short videos I recorded it and can share. Thanks!
Have you checked the motor mounts or transmission mount? My truck used to do the same thing and I found out it was a worn motor mount & trans mount that caused the noise.
Hey did you ever figure out what this was, having the exact same issue
@@caraliveagain1202 I think it's a worn out main or rod bearing. Scheduling them to be replaced now the next few weeks.
@@thesetruths1404 Hm by your description it doesn't sound like either. I've had a rod knock before and its a consistent loud clucking sound that speeds up when your accelerating and you can hear it on idle quietly too. It doesn't go away like you've explained. For mine, I think it might be an intake valve issue. If any screws or the flap itself is loose- it can make a sound at certain rpms/throttle that sounds like a card in bike spokes and briefly on start.
@@caraliveagain1202 mines louder than a ticking or card clicking. It seems to be coming from the bottom end nearest the oil pan. And two of the bearings pulled out before by previous owner had wear through the silver, into the copper colored metal underneath.
Mine is doing the same thing lol, nothing during a rev and sounds like a broken rotating assembly at idle 🤣
Starter is way to close to flex plate starter gear should only contact max 60% of flexplate teeth
They mfg the mounting plate too far forward. They can’t keep spec correctly 😊
Warped or broken flex plate. It is not straight
I just replaced the starter motor ( Chrysler town and country 2006), the same sound, I get really scared
replace the flywheel
Mine does this only when I go 40 mph. I seen the flywheel is missing a tooth. Could that be causing that noise? Anyone know?
Yea
Did you find the fix?
it was fixed with a new flex plate
How can this be fixed without removing engine
transmission removal
Sounds like a flex plate is bad.
Does the flex plate need to be replaced or the flywheel???
Does the transmission need to be removed or just moved backed up? Mine makes this exact same sound.😭
@@clearwater9118 you need to remove or separate the trans to replace the flywheel. I am doing the same to my car.
@@clearwater9118 flywheels are on manual transmission vehicles, while automatic transmissions use flexplates. In this case, it looks like the flex plate is bad.
@@thewhiteelephant Agreed. Flexplate is not flat. There is too much axial runout on the ring gear, should be no more than about ten thou. Could possibly find the low spot and then shim it a little with a thin washer behind the nearest mounting bolt so that it is not catching the starter pinion any more.
What causes a flexplate to get bent?
starter
My car does this in neutral and park its weird
Shim the starter
How do you do that?? With the 14mm bolts?? I need help
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Can I still drive the car like that to get it home??
Yeah just hope pray lol And depends how far home is drove one like that for three years
How do I replace the flex plate without removing the Engine
Remove the transmission
Remove one or the other or both… no other way
Transmissions needs pulled back enough to get to the flex plate
Yikes!
thats nothing, just grind it thru, it will stop eventually (no pun intended)