pre-dent Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t96945-diy-starter-remove-repair-install.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuge Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Why not add another "me 2". I get the same squeal as the videos.... But in this 20F weather it doesnt just squeal, before that it stutters (and eventually squeals to start). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Mine has been doing this since new when it is about 35 degrees F or colder and I am still waiting for the effing part to fail completely so I know what the hell it is. Does it about every tenth start when the ambient temps are right and the motor is stone cold. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobaruGT Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Happens in my 05 MT and I've found if you know your car well enough and can time the engine turnover just right, you can avoid the normal, but annoying, squeel. I try to let go of the key at the perfect moment. Updated parts list since original part-out here. Original Full part-out of my LGT HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 7F this AM, no noise on start up. BTW for those that are following the gas smell thread from a couple weeks back, no gas smell either since I lockwired the fuel hose by #1 injector. I put .041" lockwire on both sides of the clamp. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 i guess i'll +1 myself on the squeal mine sounds more like gil_ong's but longer -5F temps here though, 07 model though.... i'll check my belts when i have the chance to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithk831 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i guess i'll +1 myself on the squeal mine sounds more like gil_ong's but longer -5F temps here though, 07 model though.... i'll check my belts when i have the chance to. +1 for the same video. I replaced both belts and the sound didn't change a bit. Anyone try replacing their starter yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 +1 for the same video. I replaced both belts and the sound didn't change a bit. Anyone try replacing their starter yet? Yes, I had mine replaced when the car was in the body shop in Early Feb. The starter is easy to replace once you remove the TMIC. The noise has not come back. For most of these noises it's the starter. Belts make a different sound. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradiso Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I had this squeal too. For me, it turned out to be the crank pulley. If you search you'll find that this is fairly common. I ignored it until the AC belt came off and chewed up the condenser connector and the tbelt cover. Pulley had completely separated and came out in 2 pieces when I pulled it off. Installed Perrin LW pulley and squeal is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggers Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 i guess i'll +1 myself on the squeal mine sounds more like gil_ong's but longer -5F temps here though, 07 model though.... i'll check my belts when i have the chance to. Older thread but mine sounds just like his video as well. Anyone have any resolution aside from the crank pulley? I noticed my PS and AC belts are looking pretty bad. Going to replace them but I'm not anticipating the intermittently squeal to disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpFro Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Well damn I has this squelch also, thought it was cleared up after changing some pullys and all the belts, but a few days ago it did it again. Waiting for starter to go out and I can see if its that. Pure Adrenaline Attached... To A License Plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithk831 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well damn I has this squelch also, thought it was cleared up after changing some pullys and all the belts, but a few days ago it did it again. Waiting for starter to go out and I can see if its that. Let us know! I know mine isn't belt related at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofuman924 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 i just experienced this today, but it wasn't that cold 60F outside i was like wth???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Time to replace or rebuild your starter while the weather is still nice. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 People ...it's the starter, period ...if you have anything like noise in the video at least. I had the same issue on my mazda. It took 3 starters from crapozone before it went away. I found starter rebuild company few blocks from my home so will try that route. It's just too annoying for me and even with perfect timing on letting go the key, it will grind like a little bitch when very cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Happens to me sometimes when it's cold in the AM. I always thought it was belt related because it sounds like a screeching belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 With the recent cold nights we are having, I've started hearing this too during starts first thing in the am. Starts normal (no noise) once the temps warm up. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Sounds like a bird caught in the belt, on startup for 1 second, usually first startup when cold outside and about once every two weeks. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have a spare starter if anyone needs one. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 DIBS if for MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonDagger Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I dont know if this has anything to do with it, but mine started making this noise shortly after my AC went.....thoughts? It tends to occur in the cold AM, and my belts are in great shape. I was reading all of the posts, and tend to agree that it is likely the starter, but was unsure of the coincidence of timing with my AC failure. **I am unsure if my compressor is bad or just the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have a constant grinding noise every morning. Will get a video tomorrow morning and check NAPA Autoparts for starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My LGT is making the same screeching sounds during start-up. Anyone rebuild theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My starter was replaced with a rebuilt unit for $260 I think. Starts up nice and quietly now, no more squeel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 you can get one for 120ish from autozone or rebuild your own for same money. I am rebuilding mine in a local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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