What could be more disturbing than noises when you start your car… Indeed, you maybe already listened to noises when you start your Buick Enclave and in general it’s frustrating. It might not be anything severe, but each new engine starts usually will turn into a scary moment during which you don’t know if your engine will start. That is why our team has chosen to compose this document to support you find its origin. To do this, first, we will see the case of noise when starting on Buick Enclave but the car does not start, and finally, the noise you can experience on your car if it starts, first cold and then hot.
I listen a noise when I try to start my Buick Enclave, but the engine doesn’t start
I notice a clicking noise at the start of my Buick Enclave
If you listen a noise when you want to start your car, and it does not want to turn on, it is very likely that it is the battery that is contributing to the issue. Indeed, if you notice clicking noise when you start your Buick Enclave, and it sounds like a ticking, you probably lack the energy to run your starter, test your battery with a voltmeter and replace it if necessary. In the case that after checking out your battery, you still encounter a noise when starting your Buick Enclave and it does not want to start, refer to this article about starter motor noises on Buick Enclave for more information and to find the source of your issue.
I notice a noise when I start my Buick Enclave but the engine it starts
I listen a noise when I start my Buick Enclave
- Grinding or squealing type noises when I start cold Buick Enclave :
If you listen a noise when you start your Buick Enclave, and this noise sounds like grinding or squealing noise, which can also be relating to vibrations, it is plausible that it is the combustion of your car that is involved. Indeed if you have an air/fuel mixture that is not good the normal performance of the engine will be altered. Verify the condition of your injectors and air intake system. For more information on the origin of injection-related noises on Buick Enclave, see this content. - Cold start friction parts Buick Enclave :
If you perceive cold friction noises on Buick Enclave, it is practically sure that they come from one of your belts. Either the serpentine belt starts to wear out and therefore triggers a friction noise. It is also plausible that the tensioner roller or damper pulley is worn out and that as a result the extension belt make a friction noise, often when cold. Visually check your belt and replace it if needed. If you have other friction noises, and it doesn’t originate from your serpentine belt, we have a full article on engine of your Buick Enclave.
I listen a noise when starting my Buick Enclave even when hot
- rubber mount / silent bloc dead motor
If you listen a clacking noise when you start your car’s engine and it is more than 100,000 km long, it is plausible that some of your engine silentblocks or rubber mounts are good to be changed. And the huge vibrations generated by starting the engine can generate starting noise on Buick Enclave. Verify their condition and replace them if needed. Consult this article if you would like to have detailed information on rubber mount noises on Buick Enclave. - Motor flywheel
Finally, if you have a noise that sounds a little like a crank noise when you start your Buick Enclave, even when hot, it is plausible that if your series is equipped with a dual-mass flywheel, it is the source of your concerns. Indeed, these parts have created a lot of concerns on many cars. When they take part in the game they make noise when you start your Buick Enclave and when you turn off the engine. Have his condition inspected by a mecanist.
