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South Shore Lad · Feb 4th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Now this may not be a fault/fix, more of an observation, but I thought it might best sit in this forum.

I think others have noted something similar -

when starting up from completely cold there is always a fraction of a second squeaky 'bark' sound just as the engine fires into life. I guess this is coming from the starter motor. Subsequent starts, even straight after the first cold start, don't create the noise.

Now I don't intend to bother the dealer about this, unless something related (and more ominous) manifests itself. What I'd really like (please!) is for the more technically minded to describe what they think may be happening on the first kick.

Cheers

SSL

Spamini · Feb 4th, 2007, 11:37 AM

I'm sure you will find that they all do this. Mine has done from day one 18th November. Perhaps we should ask the question, does anyone have an R56 that does not make this sound on the first start up?

Paul · Feb 4th, 2007, 12:27 PM

When I get mine back from the dealer I'll take a listen. Not something I'd noticed to be honest. Do you hear this clearly with windows closed sat in the drivers seat?

South Shore Lad · Feb 4th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

When I get mine back from the dealer I'll take a listen. Not something I'd noticed to be honest. Do you hear this clearly with windows closed sat in the drivers seat?

To be honest, you have to listen out for a bit. It's hardly noticeable if doors/windows shut, and the volume/duration when it does do it aren't alarming!

Perhaps I should stop trolling the faults and fixes pages and just get out there and enjoy my MINI !!!

SSL

MiniMpi · Feb 7th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Yeah I have this 'Bark' too.
Normally when you start it first in the morning.
Fergal.

KenL · Feb 7th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Mine too, just due to the cold I would think.

Goonery · Feb 7th, 2007, 08:15 PM

The gear ring has spikes on it which are commonly known as dogs , so that might explain the barking

MiniMpi · Feb 8th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Very witty!

woodman · Feb 9th, 2007, 08:06 AM

Apparently I have been informed by Mini technical that this noise in startup is due to the oil pump priming itself from startup and is a characteristic of this particular engine.There is no news regarding any quality enhancement in the pipeline to cure this as yet
Best wishes.

KenL · Feb 9th, 2007, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original)

Apparently I have been informed by Mini technical that this noise in startup is due to the oil pump priming itself from startup and is a characteristic of this particular engine.There is no news regarding any quality enhancement in the pipeline to cure this as yet
Best wishes.

thanks for the info.

I don't think there is a need for a quality enhancement as there is no fault.

popey · Feb 9th, 2007, 03:16 PM

I agree, now get off MINI2 and get fixing my car Mr Woodman!!!!!!!

(just playing)

stevemarson · Feb 11th, 2007, 02:43 PM

Our dealer told us this normal - it's the oil pump sending oil to the engine before it starts - sounds too noisy for that to be true??

Mr Gary · Feb 12th, 2007, 09:43 AM

I have only noticed this once from cold (but mine is Garaged so maybe not as cold as most).
I did hear a loud "bark" from a Cooper that started up in my street the other day and it was very noticeable.

Feb 4th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#1
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 358 Offline	'Bark' from starter motor? Now this may not be a fault/fix, more of an observation, but I thought it might best sit in this forum. I think others have noted something similar - when starting up from completely cold there is always a fraction of a second squeaky 'bark' sound just as the engine fires into life. I guess this is coming from the starter motor. Subsequent starts, even straight after the first cold start, don't create the noise. Now I don't intend to bother the dealer about this, unless something related (and more ominous) manifests itself. What I'd really like (please!) is for the more technically minded to describe what they think may be happening on the first kick. Cheers SSL

Feb 4th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	When I get mine back from the dealer I'll take a listen. Not something I'd noticed to be honest. Do you hear this clearly with windows closed sat in the drivers seat? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Feb 7th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 565 Offline	Yeah I have this 'Bark' too. Normally when you start it first in the morning. Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Feb 7th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 5,223 Offline	Mine too, just due to the cold I would think. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 8th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 565 Offline	Very witty! It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

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Feb 4th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 166 Offline	I'm sure you will find that they all do this. Mine has done from day one 18th November. Perhaps we should ask the question, does anyone have an R56 that does not make this sound on the first start up?

Feb 4th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
South Shore Lad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Seaside Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) When I get mine back from the dealer I'll take a listen. Not something I'd noticed to be honest. Do you hear this clearly with windows closed sat in the drivers seat? To be honest, you have to listen out for a bit. It's hardly noticeable if doors/windows shut, and the volume/duration when it does do it aren't alarming! Perhaps I should stop trolling the faults and fixes pages and just get out there and enjoy my MINI !!! SSL

Feb 7th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 13,694 Offline	The gear ring has spikes on it which are commonly known as dogs , so that might explain the barking

Feb 9th, 2007, 08:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
woodman It"s a Mini2 adventure Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: lancashire Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 79 Offline	R56 Cooper Startup Noise Apparently I have been informed by Mini technical that this noise in startup is due to the oil pump priming itself from startup and is a characteristic of this particular engine.There is no news regarding any quality enhancement in the pipeline to cure this as yet Best wishes.

Feb 9th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 5,223 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original) Apparently I have been informed by Mini technical that this noise in startup is due to the oil pump priming itself from startup and is a characteristic of this particular engine.There is no news regarding any quality enhancement in the pipeline to cure this as yet Best wishes. thanks for the info. I don't think there is a need for a quality enhancement as there is no fault. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 9th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:12 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	I agree, now get off MINI2 and get fixing my car Mr Woodman!!!!!!! (just playing) Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Feb 11th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
stevemarson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Oil pump? Our dealer told us this normal - it's the oil pump sending oil to the engine before it starts - sounds too noisy for that to be true??

Feb 12th, 2007, 09:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mr Gary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40 Offline	I have only noticed this once from cold (but mine is Garaged so maybe not as cold as most). I did hear a loud "bark" from a Cooper that started up in my street the other day and it was very noticeable.

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