occasionally weird sound when inserting key in ignition

Hello,
I've got a 2001 accord. It has been a few times that I have
inserted the key into the ignition and heard an odd sound ( a bit
like grinding). The sound disappears in 2 secs and then car starts
normally.

This doesn't happen always, just once or twice in maybe 15 starts.

Anything to look for?

Thanks!

ap wrote:
> I've got a 2001 accord. It has been a few times that I have
> inserted the key into the ignition and heard an odd sound ( a bit
> like grinding). The sound disappears in 2 secs and then car starts
> normally.

Does the sound occur when you turn the key to the ON position (before
cranking)? Maybe it's the fuel pump.

"ap" > wrote in news:1159903304.561570.326480
@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> Hello,
> I've got a 2001 accord. It has been a few times that I have
> inserted the key into the ignition and heard an odd sound ( a bit
> like grinding). The sound disappears in 2 secs and then car starts
> normally.
>
> This doesn't happen always, just once or twice in maybe 15 starts.
>
> Anything to look for?
>


Does the noise come from under the rear seat?

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