When I try to start my car it makes a grinding noise?
If your vehicle makes a grinding or whining noise, it might be your starter, and it might not be the weather either. If you stick the key in the ignition and you hear a grinding noise, it might mean the starter gear is worn. If you hear whining, it means the flywheel is not engaging, and you can damage your engine.
Which of these could cause a starter motor to make a grinding noise during cranking?
If you hear a grinding noise when you try to start your car it could be caused by one of a couple problems related to the starter motor. The first thing that it could be is worn or missing teeth on the flywheel or pinion gear, which wouldn’t allow them to properly mesh in order to crank the engine.
Why does my Camry make a whining sound when accelerating?
If it changes with the engine, it’s most likely going to be an accessory bolted to the engine (or the radio, shut it off and see if it stops). If it stay constant as you rev the engine it’s going to be something else. A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Camry’s engine.
What to do if your Toyota Camry won’t start?
If you want to start an old Camry with diesel engine by pushing it, you must also ensure that the glow plugs are supplied with sufficient power by the battery. When starting the engine, it is not just the voltage supply from the starter battery that plays a decisive role.
Why does my Camrys start in the Cold?
However, a click indicates that your starter has given up. If you drive a diesel vehicle (older Camrys), think about the amount of fuel you have in the tank first. The so-called winter diesel contains additives so that it does not become too thick or even solid in the cold.
What are the symptoms of a Toyota Camry engine failure?
Symptoms include smoke coming out from under the hood, dirty coolant, white smoke coming out of the tailpipe (even after the car has warmed up), and of course engine failure. The best thing to do is periodically check your oil and inspect your coolant.