Cranking sound on cold start / Yaris 2009 1.33 VVT-i

[stefantomic]

So I have this problem only on cold start. Car produces weird cranking sound for like 2 seconds and then it disappears. I have 2 cold start videos that I recorded in a different period of time. Does anyone know what's the issue? Thanks!

Here are the videos - https://photos.app.goo.gl/MFW3iwYd3wtyW5bV7

[zoidberg444]

Shit. That doesn't sound good. You know i almost wonder if the starter cog is sticking out and grinding on the flex plate when you are starting.

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[tmontague]

Pull your starter first and check the teeth and the teeth in your flex plate/flywheel(?)