Starting Problems

Asked by Tyler Jan 22, 2019 at 03:08 PM about the 2008 Honda Civic EX with Navigation

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced the starter on my car last year (June/July 2018) and replaced
the battery. Sometimes when it's cold out my car wont start, it makes a
grinding noise. What could this be? Please help

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Perhaps the star gear from the starter is not aligned properly with the flywheel or the flywheel teeth have wear. Other thoughts if it's more of a rattle noise could be related to Honda TSB 09-010 concerning VCT issue. Hope it's not that but it effects many Honda vehicles from '08 to 13" Good Luck!

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