JoeperkinS

Hi,

The engine is cold here, but does this sound ok or early tct?

https://youtu.be/bmvOeXqpGz0

Also when I start the car relatively quickly after its first cold start i.e. moving out of garage, turn off, shut garage. Restart, it makes a grinding type noise on ignition, any ideas or is this normal?

Thanks

Joe

tozerman

Sounds OK to me mate. The F20c is not the quietest unit in the world. Unless I'm A muppet that is ok.

JoeperkinS

Thanks, will try again when hot. Just read up on TCT and you hear whats not there yourself!

Any ideas on the grindy noise upon reigntion? Will try and record that next time.

lovegroova

The starter motor sometimes gets a bit sticky and doesn't disengage properly. That'll be what that is. It's pretty common, especially in colder temperatures, and nothing to worry about, really.

JoeperkinS

Ah ok, that'll be it then, as its the 6 o clock starts to get to the gym before work!

Thanks guys

richmc

The way to stop the grinding noise whilst you close the garage is to .................................................. .......... Leave the engine running.

mantecosa

starter motor thing is pretty comon in many cars. It happens in my st220 too.

JoeperkinS

Garage keys and car keys cant be 2 places at once, will just have to get a spare cut for this!

JoeperkinS

Thanks, never had it before. But then I've never had to do it before.

richmc

No but they can be on separate key rings like mine.