Scrapping noise from under the bonnet when starting

I have the following possible issue its a Scrapping noise like a fan against a metal casing lasting around ten second when I started my Freelander 2 From cold ? It’s only happened once, earlier tonight.
It did not reoccur when I restarted after this?
Any ideas ? Fan or starter motor etc?

Joe black said:

I have the following possible issue its a Scrapping noise like a fan against a metal casing lasting around ten second when I started my Freelander 2 From cold ? It’s only happened once, earlier tonight.
It did not reoccur when I restarted after this?
Any ideas ? Fan or starter motor etc?

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A scrapping noise indicates you should take it to a scrapyard.

Could stick yer fingers in an see if the fan is spinning if it hurts then is probably the starter..

kevstar said:

Could stick yer fingers in an see if the fan is spinning if it hurts then is probably the starter..

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Don't even joke about it - I don't think the "Full Member" fees will cover the legal costs!

Might be the fan belt

Joe black said:

I have the following possible issue its a Scrapping noise like a fan against a metal casing lasting around ten second when I started my Freelander 2 From cold ? It’s only happened once, earlier tonight.
It did not reoccur when I restarted after this?
Any ideas ? Fan or starter motor etc?

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Its a slow night in AG.

You may have to wait till tomorrow for some members with F2 knowledge to contribute.

If the engine was cold, I don't suppose it was the fan as they are electronic these days only coming on when needed (unless maybe AC was on). Won't be the starter, that stops once you tell it to.

It may have been some debris, or the neighbour's cat caught up in the aux/drive belt though.