"Ching Noise" and "Flapping" Noise

MRSABBA

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2006 FORD TAURUS
FWD
AUTOMATIC
58,000 MILES

2006 Ford Taurus. When first started for the day, there will be a quick "ching" noise when the key in the ignition is turned. It will sometimes do this during the day when started.
Also, when starting the car first thing in the morning, when the car is put into reverse to back out of the garage, I will hear a flapping noise under the hood. Once put in OD I will continue to hear the noise for about a minute and then it goes away. I am unable to "recreate" the noise in Park so that I can look under the hood while the car is running. I have, however, checked the S. Belt for wear and tear and/or displacement and it seems to be fine. The flapping noise is usually noticed when the car has been started from a cold start and put into reverse and not when it has been sitting for just a few hours.

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DR LOOT

MECHANIC
2,311 POSTS

It sounds like a broken flex plat, that is between the transmission and the engine, you will have to remove the transmission to repair it

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Thursday, November 25th, 2010 AT 3:25 AM

MRSABBA

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Cold day yesterday (30s). Started car and heard flapping noise immediately in S. Belt area. Arrived at destination and car sat parked for 5 hrs. In cold and when started heard "ching" and loud flapping noise and engine sounded rough. Noise went away after left to idle. Couldn't view the S belt area (it was dark) but was able to lift hood and hear noise in S belt area very clearly. Started two more times after that and started fine.
Where is flex plate located? How can a novice view it?
No lack of power. No engine light. No overheating.