Screech when starting

[harda toenail]

Just out of curiosity- do you bump your key forward and let go to let the car start itself, or do you hold the key forward until the car starts?

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by harda toenail

Just out of curiosity- do you bump your key forward and let go to let the car start itself, or do you hold the key forward until the car starts?

I usually hold the key until the car starts, but not a moment longer, so I'm 100% sure I'm not holding too long (if that's what you're wondering).

I've never read about it anywhere, but are we just supposed to click the key once and let these cars start themselves?

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

I've never read about it anywhere, but are we just supposed to click the key once and let these cars start themselves?

Yes. There is no need to hold the key until the engine catches. Just turn to start the crank, then let go. I call it twist and release.


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[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Yes. There is no need to hold the key until the engine catches. Just turn to start the crank, then let go. I call it twist and release.


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Okay, good to know, thanks. I realized it worked that way, but thought it wasn't the proper thing to do and worried about premature wear doing it that way.

Originally Posted by scoobopdan

Not sure if this helps, but I had a similar sounding issue with my 08 yaris. Right after the last turn over, when the car started, it would make a weird scratching/squealing noise. Turned out my starter was going and the brushes were rubbing against each other.

It does help; it's what I've been suspecting all along. Thanks for the feedback.