Q: Noise starting car
My car makes a strange bumping sound when I start it. Sometimes it won't make the noise. Then when I try again in 5 minutes it will make the same sound again. I took it to the repair shop, and they changed the starter and water pump, but I still have the same problem. So I took it to the dealership and they checked it with the computer and said it was my battery, so I got it replaced. The car ran good for a month. and then same problem started up again. The dealership can't figure out what it is. They called a day later and said they got a code from the chip in my key causing the trouble. Do you know if they are correct this time or could it be something else causing the problem?
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I’m guessing the bumping noise you’re referring to means it clicks and then finally starts. Or possibly that it cranks and then starts? These are two different issues. A click no start indicates a problem in the starting system. A vehicle that cranks normally but doesn’t start indicates a lack of fuel or spark. These issues require two separate diagnostic processes. I suggest you get a second diagnosis of the noise from someplace other than the dealership. The team at YourMechanic is an excellent option since we make house calls.
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