Ticking Sound during Cold Start

[WATTSUP]

My 2020 Max Tow has 55K miles. I just replaced the batteries at 50K miles.

It was 20F this morning and when I remote started, it made a ticking noise and then it cranked and started up for about a minute...then shut off. I then push started and it was fine.

Has anyone ever had an issue like this? Maybe its just the cold weather?

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[Lost1wing]

Cold weather could cause that on anything. It went away fairly quick, I wouldn't worry but you are getting close to the end of the powertrain warranty. The dealer may not be able to duplicate the noise unless you leave it overnight. Then they may tell you it's normal in the cold temps.

 

[Hootbro]

Sounds like the starter solenoid might have been clicking. That usually happens from a low state of charge of the battery it is pulling from.

Basically sounds like normal cold weather stuff if the batteries have been sitting for a bit before the cold weather set in.

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