Technical screech/scrape noise from engine bay at startup

Scorg · Dec 18, 2003

Been experencing this on startup a few times now where a screech/scrape type sound can be heard from the left hand side (from point of sitting in seat) of the engine bay.

The Dealer knows about this but unsure on how to resolve (cant quite remember what the problem they said it was, will find out and say) and its something thats been taking up with Fiat UK

im wondering if anyone else has this problem?

Scorg

Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue

Scorg · Jan 26, 2004

Been a bit slow in updating this one, but I believe the noise is coming from the starter motor and all ive been told is its being investigated by Fiat atm before a resolution can be done and that there has been other stilo's reported making the same noise at startup.
anyone here experiencing this ?

Scorg

Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue

StiloBoy · Jan 26, 2004

Does it sound like the old MK1 Nissan Micra sqauwk!

If the starter is making this noise i'd assume the only solution would be a replacement motor, its something to do with the ring gear not engaging properly i'd assume!

2003 3 Door Stilo 1.2 Active, Sassy Grey, plastic wheel trims - and 43mpg average so far. Love it, Oh yes!

Scorg · Jan 26, 2004

Havnt heard the sound on the micra but it does describe the type of sound it makes.
I'd of thought they would of replaced it also unless theyve done that on other cars and the problems come back again

Scorg

Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue

Sprint Blue · Jan 29, 2004

I too get a screech just after I fire up. So is this a problem that needs sorting? Its been happening for as long as I can remember on my 1.6 02 3dr.

Scorg · Jan 29, 2004

Will need sorting but its not crucial at the moment it would seem. but if you havnt already get it reported to the dealer. Ive got the impression Fiat need alot of these cases coming in before taken anything further

Scorg

Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue

Shminkypinky · Mar 2, 2004

I got this noise at start up on my 02 1.6 dynamic 3dr everyday for a month before I had an engine fault - turned out it was a faulty (knackered) coil pack!!!!!!!
Its been fixed now and has stopped squeeking/scraping

Might want to check it out before you suffer the same embarrasment I did when my Stilo was towed away by the AA!!!!!!!GUTTED!!!!!

Fiat Stilo 3dr 1.6 Dynamic, Sassi grey with 17's

purplemonday · Mar 2, 2004

The nearest I had with mine was a whining belt sort of noise which was there on startup but went after about 10 minutes - turned out to be a knackered cambelt tensioner which was replaced (along with the cambelt) under warranty.

The dealer said that they had seen a couple of other Stilos with the same fault...

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twincamms · Mar 2, 2004

My engine is a noisy, clattery bugger from start up when it's cold, but as soon as it warms up it's silky smooth and silent, perhaps this is just a feature of the 1.6 unit?

FIAT Stilo Sport. Pretty Much Bog Standard Really. Rear Roof Spoiler,
Sill Protectors, Aluminium Foot Pedals, Eibach 30mm Drop Springs.

Freelancer · Mar 3, 2004

I get similar to you twincamms at startup an anoying rattle...

I can only liken to an old diesel starting up for about 5seconds at most then it goes quiet, intermmitant tho and thats why until the 3rd time it was at dealers and they said they had couldnt hear the noise I asked for the senior tech to humour me and come listen to me start up the car ( you know the luck.. the dealer says they cannot find anything you goto the car thinking its all in your mind ONLY for the damm fault to still be their and no-one to witness it!!

) he came out only to hear the noise *wooopeee i'm not hearing things* but they don't have a clue whats causing it.

Now a month ago an uncle of mine who knows about cars listened to it and said straight away its oil pressure with hydrolic tappets if the oil sinks into the sump at startup you can get this noise until the oil has found its way up into the top of the engine..... remidy possible oil change or engine change.

but as my car is going back next wednesday for the %$£&(^ing squeeking suspension again after it's was suposidly changed last september.

But will get them to check the COIL pack while they are at it.

oh my Stilo is a 1.8

Sprint Blue · Apr 23, 2004

Just to update...

Dealer ordered new starter motor under warranty after they heard noise whilst they had the car for 2nd year service.

euan · Apr 24, 2004

My stilo sounds like an old taxi when it starts, and its not a Diesel. Its especially bad I think because I only really use it to drive to work. Basically this involves a couple of miles slow to the motorway, 100mph for 20 miles, then slow for another 2... When I start the car for the return journey it sounds real bad. My drive way is also quite steep which makes morning starts just as rough sounding.

There's also what I would describe as a grinding noise that can be heard when the diesel sound has died down. I can't think how to describe it, other than a combination of a dot matix printer, and hamsters chewing on their cage.

I can't figure out if it's coming from the dashboard or the engine compartment. Maybe the stilo ECU is a hamster cage deep in side the dashboard? [

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Stilo '02, 3dr 1.8 Dynamic.

Todays fault: Leaking Heater Matrix.

StiloBoy · Apr 24, 2004

My 1.2 is lovely and quiet on startup!

Heard my first Diesel Stilo today, fook it was noisy, at least as noisy as my old Escort was. :I Must be nice and quiet inside though, 'cos the old lady driving it looks pretty happy, still she maybe had her hearing aide turned off!

53 plate, Stilo 3-door, Sassy grey, Alloys to follow, 1.2 Active, 5-Disc CD-Changer -- 45mpg!

Scorg · Apr 24, 2004

Sprint blue, you lucky guy, at least they are doing something about it, still nothing back about it here. But the car is going in on monday so the matter will be pressed about it then

Scorg

02 Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue
01 Brava 80SX
Ink Black

Scorg · May 8, 2004

finaly! sorted, got a new starter motor fitted on wednesday there, about bloody time.
Also while there they replaced the windscreen motor since there has been a few failures of the wipers during heavy rain

Scorg

02 Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue
01 Brava 80SX
Ink Black

StiloBoy · May 9, 2004

Thats pretty good though eh, only 6 months in total since your first post for the screech! Arnold Clark you've got to love them eh! B)

53 plate, Stilo 3-door, Sassy grey, Alloys to follow, 1.2 Active, 5-Disc CD-Changer -- 45mpg!

Scorg · May 9, 2004

looks like they just "forgot" all about it until I raised it up again when taking it in to check the wipers.
But its a scary thing to say, but I trust them more then that lot in glenrothes

Scorg

02 Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue
01 Brava 80SX
Ink Black

StiloBoy · May 12, 2004

What lot in Glenrothes?

53 plate, Stilo 3-door, Sassy grey, Alloys to follow, 1.2 Active, 5-Disc CD-Changer -- 45mpg!

Scorg · May 13, 2004

Meaning forthway, for all the mess they made on my old rover

Scorg

02 Stilo Dynamic 1.6
Sky Blue
01 Brava 80SX
Ink Black

StiloBoy · May 14, 2004

My Wifes dad just bought a car from Forthway, i tried to persuade him otherwise, for a Citroen too. Although it seems a good car, but we shall see! B)

53 plate, Stilo 3-door, Sassy grey, Alloys to follow, 1.2 Active, 5-Disc CD-Changer -- 45mpg!

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