I would think it's the starter motor. I don't think it is detrimental,
just noisy. Up to you whether you want to lash out for a new one!
>>Hi Guys, I have a 03 406 110 HDI which makes a grunting or grinding noise for
>>1 second immediatly after startng. The noise appears to come from the
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>I would think it's the starter motor. I don't think it is detrimental,
>just noisy. Up to you whether you want to lash out for a new one!
Many thanks for the comments, I suspect you could be correct as the noise
starts as soon as the ignition key is released which is when the bendix
should be retracting. A new company car forces the sale of the car so I will
have to get it replaced as the noise would be a turn off for a buyer. My
local Pug stealership have quoted £475 for a replacement. Might have a go
myself when it warms up a bit. Thanks for your help.
Dave G
Nigel - 24 Dec 2006 11:23 GMT
>>>Hi Guys, I have a 03 406 110 HDI which makes a grunting or grinding noise for
>>>1 second immediatly after startng. The noise appears to come from the
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>
>Dave G
That's a bit excessive! Do it yourself, it's quite easy. You will need
a 8mm Allen Key socket, a 13mm spanner and a 8mm spanner. Remember to
disconnect the battery!!
Dave G - 24 Dec 2006 14:11 GMT
That doesn't sound too difficult ... many thanks.
>>>>Hi Guys, I have a 03 406 110 HDI which makes a grunting or grinding noise for
>>>>1 second immediatly after startng. The noise appears to come from the
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>a 8mm Allen Key socket, a 13mm spanner and a 8mm spanner. Remember to
>disconnect the battery!!
Chris - 24 Dec 2006 16:31 GMT
> That doesn't sound too difficult ... many thanks.
>
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>> a 8mm Allen Key socket, a 13mm spanner and a 8mm spanner. Remember to
>> disconnect the battery!!
very easy to do it will only take 20 mins at most.if you got the proper
tools.
Brian - 25 Dec 2006 09:49 GMT
> > That doesn't sound too difficult ... many thanks.
> >
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> very easy to do it will only take 20 mins at most.if you got the proper
> tools.
Chances are that the shaft or solenoid just need cleaning.
Dave G - 26 Dec 2006 21:18 GMT
Hi, Thanks for that, do you where the solonoid is located on a 110bhp HDI ? .
. TIA .. DaveG
>> > That doesn't sound too difficult ... many thanks.
>> >
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>> very easy to do it will only take 20 mins at most.if you got the proper
>> tools.
>Chances are that the shaft or solenoid just need cleaning.
Nigel - 27 Dec 2006 19:13 GMT
>Hi, Thanks for that, do you where the solonoid is located on a 110bhp HDI ? .
> TIA .. DaveG
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>>> tools.
>>Chances are that the shaft or solenoid just need cleaning.
It's attached to the top of the starter motor!! Generally not
available seperately.