redtomatoman Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Went to start the DJ and it made a metal scratching sound on initial start up and the engine light came on with a single ding from the dash. Ran fine after that. Seems to start up and run fine now but the light continues to come on and it still dings on start up. Have not driven it. Feel like there is a small chance it is something serious and will first drive it to the dealer tomorrow. Just wondered if anyone had an idea what that metal sound on start up was. Tightening the gas cap did nothing. Thanks. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgusto82 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Try not to re start the car too many times. The eng light will clear itself, and you'll end up wasting your time at the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted August 20, 2012 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Went to start the DJ and it made a metal scratching sound on initial start up and the engine light came on with a single ding from the dash. Ran fine after that. Seems to start up and run fine now but the light continues to come on and it still dings on start up. Have not driven it. Feel like there is a small chance it is something serious and will first drive it to the dealer tomorrow. Just wondered if anyone had an idea what that metal sound on start up was. Tightening the gas cap did nothing. Thanks. Peace. Red, I could find no bulletins regarding metal noise upon start-up. A trip to the dealer is a good idea. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The dealer applied a long crank time flash which seems to have fixed the problem, at least for now. I believe the sound was the starter remaining engaged even after the engine was running. DJ starts fine and check engine light is no longer on. I'll post if this changes. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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