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Originally Posted by Chilow
Is there a how-to-guide on inspecting/replacing the starter on the 5th gen? Recently, I noticed an intermittent grinding noise when I start the car. Usually only happens during a cold start after sitting outside overnight.
Some forum members have suggested looking into the starter/flywheel, but I wasn't able to find any pictures or instructions specific to the 5th gen. Most of my search results came back for the 3rd gen.
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Are you sure it is starter grind? A lot of people are having a short valve chatter on startup on cold mornings. Read through this thread:
Clank Sound Start Up