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Rattling noise on start

795 views 5 replies 3 participants last post by  petrakoww  
#1 ·
Hello, recently I noticed this rattling sound when the engine starts. It lasts around 4 seconds and then the engine goes quiet. It occurs when the car has not been started more than 4-5 days. The car is w205 2015 c220 bluetec.

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Thanks to anybody who has some idea of whats going on.
 
#2 ·
You've tried to check around the engine to locate where the noise is coming from?

If you can't locate it under the hood, then, just a guess, but it could be the starter is not completely disengaging from the flywheel. If you can detect the noise near the starter, try spraying it with WD-40 or other lubricant.
 
#3 ·
Thanks for the reply. I will check the starter but I think the noise comes from the back of the engine. Yesterday I found a video of a guy with similar noise and he claimed that the timing chain was the problem. As far as I know (correct me if I’m wrong) the tensioner is hydraulic and if you don’t drive the car it loosens and when you start the engine it takes some time to tighten the chain back.