Strange sounds turning car on and off

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  1. ITGuy1024

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    Recently (5-6) months my Gen II has been making some weird sound when I turn it on before the ICE starts. Also when I turn it off after the ICE shuts down. I really don't know how to describe the sound so I took some clips of it. Sort of a high pitched grind maybe? Car has 45xxx, just had the Hybrid water pumped replaced.

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    #1 ITGuy1024, Mar 20, 2011
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    sorry, no idea. have you looked under the hood whilst someone else starts it?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 20, 2011
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    Not yet.
     
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    The noise probably is from the engine coolant heat recovery system pump which is located in the LF wheel well in front of the tire.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Mar 20, 2011
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    Is the sound something I should worry about?
     
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    If your car doesn't show any warning lights then don't worry.

    However, if your car is less than 5 years old/60K miles then you can try to get a CHRS pump replacement under the powertrain warranty. Do a search for T-SB-0087-08 if you would like to find the TSB that provides more info.
     
    #6 Patrick Wong, Mar 20, 2011
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    Thanks guys. It was the CHS. Got it taken care of today with 2 days left on my 5/60k warranty!
     
    #7 ITGuy1024, Mar 24, 2011
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