Engine noise

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by harda toenail

Sounds like the starter solenoid sticking just a bit too long. Common problem in corollas/matrixes/vibes. Sounds very similar. My wife's 10 vibe has had this intermittently since we bought the car.

One thing that may help- only bump the key forward and let the car start itself. Don't hold the key forward until the car starts.

Thanks; just learned about that recently from the good folks here at YarisWorld. Been starting it that way ever since. Still happens occasionally. If it starts to happen more often, I'm just going to replace the starter.