Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine during cranking but the engine cranks and starts OK? | -- | ||
2 | Decrease the distance between the starter drive pinion and the flywheel. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | -- |
3 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine as the ignition key is being released, but the engine cranks and starts OK? | -- | ||
4 | Increase the distance between the starter drive pinion and the flywheel. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | -- |
5 | Does the engine make a loud whoop after the engine starts as the starter drive pinion is still engaged? | -- | ||
6 | Does the engine rumble, growl or knock as the starter motor is coasting down to a stop after the engine is started? | -- | ||
7 | Repair or replace the starter drive Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | -- |
8 | Repair or replace the starter armature. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | -- |
