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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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when i start my car i get a buzzing sound from the clutch 50% of the time, it only happens when my engine it cold. i have a my02 any incite would be appreciated
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Are you sure you are not hearing the air pump?

The typical clutch buzz is a deceleration noise.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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i am sure lol its def a buzzing/grinding sound and only happens when i start the car when cold
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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throw out bearing?
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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nope...car shifts beautifully, no grinds, no popping out of gears, smooth as a baby's bottom so to speak
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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I have the same noise I think.... Havn't really taken the time to investigate it it yet. It happens only at start up. It's a buzzing noise that lasts a few seconds and then sputters out.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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im having the same problem actually. quite interested to get some feedback..
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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i have it too. it sounds like the starter grinding or something....car still runs so im good....hopefully...lol
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MEGURO<->2006' date='Feb 1 2009, 01:15 PM
I have the same noise I think.... Havn't really taken the time to investigate it it yet. It happens only at start up. It's a buzzing noise that lasts a few seconds and then sputters out.
correct, the sound stops exactly when the engine starts
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dtmcnamara' date='Feb 1 2009, 05:48 PM
i have it too. it sounds like the starter grinding or something....car still runs so im good....hopefully...lol
glade to know its not just me. your description is exactly what im talking about, and only happens when you start the car cold
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