Startup procedure and weird startup noise on d3 163

cookci · Sep 7th, 2016, 10:12

Hi,

Loving the d3 so far... it looks like I have the best d3 engine which is the same as the d4

Anyway I heard a weird noise yesterday when starting the car twice (second time after it had cooled).

it was a short groan just after the starter motor stopped (and the engine was running). it lasted for maybe 1 second.

Does anyone know if this is normal?

Also I'm wondering perhaps if I'm starting the car correctly as I put the key in, press the brake and press start... previously on other cars I've had to wait for a light to go out on the dash before starting

many thanks
Christian

cheshired5 · Sep 7th, 2016, 10:16

Difficult to say based on that description.

If it happens again, film it and upload it to youtube.

cookci · Sep 7th, 2016, 13:20

TBH it sounds a bit like a pump running so perhaps i'm not starting the car correctly?

i'll post a video if I'm starting it correctly

craigv60 · Sep 7th, 2016, 14:05

Because you have a starter button, the ECU will only trigger the starter once the glow plugs have reached the optimum target temperature for starting, etc. So you can only start it by pushing the button and the ECU does the rest.

Was the aircon / climate control switched on at the time? Could be the aircon compressor kicking in. Next time you go to start it, make sure the aircon and climate are NOT active and see if it makes the noise.

cookci · Sep 7th, 2016, 16:05

ok thanks... sounds like starting the car is foolproof then

i'll have a look later when I get home

cookci · Sep 7th, 2016, 19:24

Here is the video
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...907_183538.mp4

TBH the noise doesn't sound bad or anything its just I've never noticed it so i'm wondering if its new... and new noises make me nervous

Coggy79 · Sep 7th, 2016, 19:30

My car is same

craigv60 · Sep 7th, 2016, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookci

Here is the video
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...907_183538.mp4

TBH the noise doesn't sound bad or anything its just I've never noticed it so i'm wondering if its new... and new noises make me nervous

Nowt wrong with that to my ears, my old D3 sounded exactly the same

cookci · Sep 7th, 2016, 23:02

Just what i needed to hear thanks guys

Out of interest does anyone know what the noise is? Im thinking fuel pump maybe?

Sep 7th, 2016, 10:12	#1
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	Startup procedure and weird startup noise on d3 163 Hi, Loving the d3 so far... it looks like I have the best d3 engine which is the same as the d4 Anyway I heard a weird noise yesterday when starting the car twice (second time after it had cooled). it was a short groan just after the starter motor stopped (and the engine was running). it lasted for maybe 1 second. Does anyone know if this is normal? Also I'm wondering perhaps if I'm starting the car correctly as I put the key in, press the brake and press start... previously on other cars I've had to wait for a light to go out on the dash before starting many thanks Christian

Sep 7th, 2016, 10:16	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Difficult to say based on that description. If it happens again, film it and upload it to youtube. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Sep 7th, 2016, 13:20	#3
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	TBH it sounds a bit like a pump running so perhaps i'm not starting the car correctly? i'll post a video if I'm starting it correctly

Sep 7th, 2016, 14:05	#4
craigv60 Master Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 17:28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macclesfield	Because you have a starter button, the ECU will only trigger the starter once the glow plugs have reached the optimum target temperature for starting, etc. So you can only start it by pushing the button and the ECU does the rest. Was the aircon / climate control switched on at the time? Could be the aircon compressor kicking in. Next time you go to start it, make sure the aircon and climate are NOT active and see if it makes the noise.

Sep 7th, 2016, 16:05	#5
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	ok thanks... sounds like starting the car is foolproof then i'll have a look later when I get home

Sep 7th, 2016, 19:24	#6
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	Here is the video https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...907_183538.mp4 TBH the noise doesn't sound bad or anything its just I've never noticed it so i'm wondering if its new... and new noises make me nervous

Sep 7th, 2016, 19:30	#7
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	My car is same

Sep 7th, 2016, 23:02	#9
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	Just what i needed to hear thanks guys Out of interest does anyone know what the noise is? Im thinking fuel pump maybe?

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