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strange winding noise

Old 12-02-2009, 11:10 AM
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Exclamation strange winding noise

recently i've been hearing this strange whineding noise, at first i tought it was my transmission, but then i tracked down the noise to the front of my engine, i dont know if it's my fan clutch or what, it only happens when i accelerate. any ideas

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Old 12-02-2009, 12:04 PM
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Take off the belt and see if the noise is still there.
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Old 12-02-2009, 05:06 PM
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If it is wind, then possibly the fan. If it's a whine, I would suspect the power steering pump or idler pulley.
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:20 PM
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thats what i meant a whine noise
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:23 PM
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check the fluid level in the power steering pump
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:23 PM
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ps pump or idler pulley. is the ps low?
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:28 PM
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does ti get worse if you turn your steering wheel?

if yes, P/S pump

if no, remove your serpentine belt and check your pullies for play
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