Whining Micra on start up

On starting ignition there is a whine - started very recently and has just got worse. It dies away very quickly the car drives and steers OK, but the engine is noisier than my previous 1275 Micra which had many more miles there is no smoke or other vapour from the exhaust.

Asked on 22 July 2012 by wellington

Answered by Honest John

Probably simply the load on the alternator as it recharges the battery with the power taken out from starting the engine.

Tags: unexplained noises technical issues

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