[peterh03]

Hi, I have a 2013 TSX V6 with the automatic trans. It’s been making a weird noise on cold starts but I’m not sure if it’s anything serious or not. I’m not super knowledgeable on fixing/diagnosing car problems so I’m not sure exactly what the noise is. Recently it had a traction control system fault which the dealer found to be due to a low battery charge. Could this just be the battery dying?
Here is the video:

http://imgur.com/a/ToAhV1T

 

[_Sam]

Are you talking about the little grinding noise right as it starts up? That won't be from the battery.

 

[kinda_epic_tsx]

Probably a VTC actuator, have the same noise at cold starts on my 06

 

[greston]

Have it checked by your dealer. I think the powertrain warranty covers the VTC.