I have an 03 Sedan 6MT, and when the car is first started, warm or not, after I let the clutch out and start driving, a few seconds later a strange noise occurs. It kind of sounds like a spring being unsprung, its very hard to describe. I want to say it's the clutch based on the springy sound, but it happens after the clutch has been let out and the car has rolled several feet already. Plus, the clutch works fine. The car has 48k on it. My only other thought is that its the ABS pump or something else that activates shortly after startup. Any ideas?

 

ABS self test. Quirky, but nothing to worry about.

This is probably one of the most asked questions by new owners.

How long have you had the 03?

 

I have only had it since September, but I really don't remember hearing the sound until recently. I owned an Integra before this, and I remember the ABS noise on it. Obviously they are different cars, but this sounds much different. It is very quick, and it starts off like a deep pop/thud, then a quick whirrr which dies out very fast. I told you it was hard to describe...

 

ABS Self test, my volvo did the same thing, its usually around 5-10mph it kicks in.

 

I have a 03.5 6MT and have the same sound. It only makes the noise once after start up. sounds like a sping, can, and sandpaper having a party

 

So that is what that is I get the same thing when I have my foot on the brakes too!

 

i get the same sound but i also get it when the traction control kicks in i think

 

yea its fine you have ntn to wry about

 

You guys are awesome. After all the service calls for my Titan, I thought it was starting all over again...

...yes I'm a new owner!

 

I thought I was imagining a noise coming from the rear end, so this is good to read. My car has 60 miles on it (brand new) and it did worry me a bit.

 

"i get the same sound but i also get it when the traction control kicks in i think"

I hate that sound.

It sounds like something broke off under the car.

The ABS 'rubber band unwinding' sound also sounds destructive.