Grinding noise with push button start

[waynedog]

I recently purchased a 2006 Limited with push button start. When I start the car, I push the button and there is a "grinding" noise for a couple of seconds and then it goes away and the car starts. The noise in in the steering column area. When I turn the car off (push button) and open my door, the same noise occurs. I called my dealer service shop and they said it was "normal" - something to do with the power steering set up?

Is this correct? Do all you other push button start owners have the same noise? If not, what could it be from?

Thanks

[boosted-fc3s]

Its the steering wheel lock unlocking/locking. Its normal.