|
| Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | Air Dried Fresh Beef Dog Food | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
|
|||||||
| Off-Topic Talk about anything other than cars. |
 |
 Show Printable Version | 
Subscribe to this Thread
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
#1
03-11-2005, 09:17 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Crackling sound when starting up
Hi everyone,
For the past while I've been experiencing a very loud crackling sound coming from the engine when I initially turn the car on. It usually occurs for about 2-3 seconds, and only happens when the car is semi-warm or warm. I never hear it when the engine is cold. Last week I took it to Mitsubishi and even they could not figure it out. They originally thought it had something to do with the exhaust, but even they weren't sure about it. The mechanic said that the sound didn't last long enough for them to distinguish where exactly it was coming from. If I have my driver side door open, and start it up when the sound is occurring I can hear it from right under the car on the driver side, but I can't pinpoint it either. It literally sounds like firecrackers, especially when the base of wherever I'm parked creates an echo. I've done searches but they don't seem to be of the same problem. I've heard all kinds of suggestions from the t-belt, exhaust, alternator, flywheel to the spark plugs. I guess I just want to know if it's just a common sound, or if this is a prelude to something that might be a problem (if it's not already a problem.) Any suggestions or advice would be great. Like I said, it only occurs when the car is started (when warm), for 2-3 seconds, then goes away. Thanks in advance.
__________________
My ride: 1998 Eagle Talon TSI AWD - Standard 
|
|
#2
03-11-2005, 11:04 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
Check your pms...
__________________
 99 GST/evo 3 16g/3" Catback/Intake w/filter/UICP/1g BOV/Complete prothane motor mount inserts/Boost gauge/AF ratio gauge/MBC/NGK Plugs/HotWires/17" Sport edition fox 5 racing rims w/Fuzion tires One retarded ass site! Geeeeeeeee My Car [url=http://www.myspace.com/nobledsm[/URL]
|
|
#3
03-12-2005, 01:36 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
i had the same problem too....hasn't done it this winter, but always did it alst summer....the sound only occured right when i started it and lasted 2 seconds at the most. no clue of what it could be, but if you find out, fill me in.
|
|
#4
03-12-2005, 07:08 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
My guess would be that it's your starter.
BTW, I think your sig picture is way to BIG
__________________
1993 Eagle Talon ES (4g63NA) 14.6 @ 98 mph (110 octane race fuel) -5 Speed Transmission (From a 4g67) -Stage 2 Crane cams -Ported and polished head -Aggresive valve springs -2.5" Custom made exhaust piping -Custom header -Gutted catalytic converter -Bored 0.5mm -Advanced ignition timing (CAS) aprox. 5 degrees (set @ ~10deg BTDC) -2g valve lifters (Lifter noise returned, now it a true DSM) -K&N w/modified air canister
|
|
#5
03-12-2005, 05:58 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
I had kind of the same problem, but mine happend when it was cold! I had the starter rebuilt and it fixed the problem.
__________________
"Life begins at 20psi"  97 Eclipse GST-X 5spd PTE 5031e/pte 880cc/vr4 fuel pump/Devils Own Water injection 12gph nozzle/pre turbo meth injection/fmic 28x10.5x3.5/greddy type-s bov/12" K&N/FP intake/dsmlink/gm 3.3 bar/maft/blitz ebc/act 2600/act 6 puck/SS Clutch line/3" turboback.
|
|
#6
03-12-2005, 10:13 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
my pic? it's just fine for me
 of course i'm probably running a much higher res than you are.
|
|
#7
03-13-2005, 04:29 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
Not your pic, Yungstar007 pic, but i see he fixed it.
__________________
1993 Eagle Talon ES (4g63NA) 14.6 @ 98 mph (110 octane race fuel) -5 Speed Transmission (From a 4g67) -Stage 2 Crane cams -Ported and polished head -Aggresive valve springs -2.5" Custom made exhaust piping -Custom header -Gutted catalytic converter -Bored 0.5mm -Advanced ignition timing (CAS) aprox. 5 degrees (set @ ~10deg BTDC) -2g valve lifters (Lifter noise returned, now it a true DSM) -K&N w/modified air canister
|
|
#8
03-14-2005, 03:47 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: Re: Crackling sound when starting up
check your relay or your starter.
__________________
91 Eclipse GS 5-Speed 2.0L DOHC 16 Valve (Black) Stock 93 Eclipse GS-T 5-Speed 2.0L DOHC 16 Valve (Red) Cosmo Racing Air Filter Brembo Rotors 14b turbo Faze Boost Gauge Faze Air/Fuel Gauge Dual Gauge Pod Megan Racing 3" turbo back exhaust 450cc Injectors I am selling my 1993 GS-T eclipse for 3000 obo. it has a new engine with 15,000 on it, brand new 3" turbo back exhaust, Brembo rotors, and NEW Faze A/F gauge and Boost/Vac Gauge. will post pics as soon as I can PM if interested
|
|
|
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
 |
|
|
