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S2000's started making an odd noise on cold start

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Old 08-07-2012, 01:30 PM
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Default S2000's started making an odd noise on cold start

So I've had my S2000 for a few months, and it has recently developed an occasional chirping noise on cold start.

It doesn't always make it, and this is the first time I've recorded it ( after many attempts)

The noise can last for up to half a second

http://soundcloud.com/harry-mcilwrai...ny-s2000-noise

Any help would be greatly appreciated

53 plate ~ 66k all fluids topped up and FSH
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Starter motor / sticking solenoid. Fairly common given the age of the car.
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I second what UF said above.

I had a similar sound, which got worse. Read the thread about cleaning/re-greasing the starter that UF posted a while back - I did and am sooooo thankful!

Good luck getting to the top mount bolt on the starter motor!
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