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ABS Failing?? Noise on start up..

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scottsee

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Mar 25, 2004
casa grande, Arizona
I've read just about every thing I could find about "cold starting noises & problems" exc... Most of the problems seemed to be Starter related. None of them describe my specific symptoms or problems. Let me start out by saying this issue started about 4 days after I had my timing belt done at the local Hyundai Dealership (where I work). I used OEM Hyundai G4CS belts & pulleys and a Mitsu Tensioner.

Symptom: Upon a cold start situations the *first* and only *first* crank their is a brake peddle vibration along with almost the EXACT sound of a bad rear power antenna that wont move up/down coming from behind my gage cluster near the firewall.

I've been living with the problem for about 2 months. I've been cranking the ignition over once quickly in the morning allowing the sound and vibration only to happen sightly. If I start the car without doing this the vibrations happen 3-5 seconds, it becomes much louder, and I can feel it in the steering wheel ever so slightly.

I've had a technician look at my car, but it is very had to explain, let alone, the problem only happen upon the very *first* crank. It never happens once the car has been started. Coming into winter where it becomes even harder to start these bastards I would like to know if anyone has heard of an ABS module failing this way, I haven't seen any codes via DSMlink about the ABS, and have no other symptoms. Thanks..

Ps. This is happening with both my stock MAF and MAFT...
 
I'd suggest checking either the motor mount or the AC Tensioner bracket assembly... Otherwise, possibly the balance shaft might be out of phase. -Do you get any other vibrations at around 1500-2000rpms under light loads?
 
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