Hearing a Rattling Noise When Starting Your Car? Here Are the Top 7 Reasons

[@OptimusWombat]

Here's a suggestion: kill the music and play examples of the sounds we're supposed to be hearing for each problem outlined here.

[@moizmerchant8648]

Very helpful

[@spring-start]

For Honda and Acura the VTC actuator usually just needs a new spring

[@jd646]

Dude been trying to figure up the strange rattle/noise at startup

[@spring-start]

@@jd646 Yep, we have the kits. Spring-Start VTC

[@spring-start]

Reach out for support. We can usually get it fixed for under $35. Spring-Start VTC

[@samuelalzate8573]

Is this the same for Manual Transmission Hondas?

[@spring-start]

@@samuelalzate8573 Yes, the 2.4 l engines.

[@olepickle5366]

Then what gives you the idea of playing that disturbing noise while sharing your thoughts? Jeeeeezz

[@jamesberry657]

this is bull s*** its the bearings starved for oil or bad lifters

[@princeredpowell9254]

How to fix

[@richardhill2379]

Wow....Everything but the exhaust, lift out the exhaust,