hey guys... I haven't had any issues with my rx-8 yet, but occasionally I hear an odd sound right after I start the car (or right after I shut it off). It sounds like melting/crinkling plastic coming from inside the dash - the sound lasts for about 10 seconds. I don't know how else to describe it.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal? Should I be worried?

Thanks

 

i think i know what ur talking about, but i always forget about it.

 

Is the car brand new? Sounds like an exhaust "burning in" to me.

 

It has about 5600 miles on it. I've definitely heard this sound for atleast 2000 miles.

 

is it when you rev it right after you stop? its kind of like a liquid sound for me though... im at 7500 miles

 

Sounds like he has the dashboard version of the "marbles in a can."

 

i love that game
marbles in a can

 

push in the clutch, does the sound go away? throw out bearing maybe... that was my problem.

 

It seems can't work

 

It occurs directly after I start the car - without touching the throttle. It doesn't matter if I have the clutch engaged or not.

 

My car will do this when hot. I found a old thread that zoom posted sometime back. I'll see if I can find it and link it for ya.

 

It's air in the coolant lines. Nothing to worry about. Burp your system if you want to take care of it. Take off radiator cap, idle engine for 5-15min with heater on full blast.

 

Yep he beat me to the post. Air in the system.