kwindenburg

When I go start up my 8, it does it normal cranking sound, but right before the engine fires up, for a brief second you hear a sound like a belt squeaking or a chirping noise. I opened the hood and couldn't really hear it but I could hear it from inside the card while starting it. Once the car fires up though, you don't hear anything unusual revving the engine or while driving. Thoughts?

Easy_E1

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Sometimes I've heard what sounds like predetonation during initial startup. I believe it's associated with timing advancement on start up. Nothing abnormal I'm aware of.

kwindenburg

Thanks! I won't worry about it to much then if it is nothing abnormal. Thank you for your help!

dxjp

Or it could be the onset of this


I thought it was the starter, replaced it with the upgraded one, and that lasted about a week before it just spun. Pulled the trans and found this. I replaced everything, however you could probably just tack weld the starter ring to the flywheel again.

kwindenburg

Did it sound kind of like a belt slipping at first?

dxjp

Yup then it started to sound like that. At first it would catch to start then in the end it was toast. I would say it took a couple of weeks. I use my car a lot so it went quick.

sativa

Dont mean to thread jack guys but speaking of noises. When i shut my 8 off i hear a split second grinding sound. Any ideas?

OnCam

i sometimes get the belt squeek noise also when starting, doesn't sound like that broken starter ring very interesting though.. havn't noticed it for a while though i stopped paying attention.

my rx8 still has the slow original 2004 starter motor and its very slow but still starts the car everytime. i have called mazda about the recall but they say there is nothing outstanding??