 Something's squealing |
 Jun 1, 2011 - 2:51 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 29, '11 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I'm guessing this is an alternator issue. I just noticed a high pitched squeal from the engine bay on my way home coming off the highway. I know it's not the brakes because the noise persists even when stopped. I had the blower off too, so no a/c belts were running. I dress the belts regularly anyway so I don't think it's that.
Could this be a sign of an alternator that's about to go? I'll get it tested but was just wondering what you guys think the noise could be. EDIT: I forgot to mention that this noise goes away when I get above 40mph. This post has been edited by senick: Jun 1, 2011 - 4:28 PM |
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Jun 5, 2011 - 7:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '11 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It doesn't make a noise right away. It needs to warm up a bit, maybe drive half a mile or so, then it starts squealing. I haven't turned the air on or radio because I don't want to chance overloading the alternator. I'll tighten it tomorrow and see if that helps. The belts are less than 2 years old and look to be in good shape, can't see why they would need to be replaced. I'll see about chalking them though, sounds worth a try.
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senick Something's squealing Jun 1, 2011 - 2:51 PM
Smaay you need to pop your hood and track it down. Jun 1, 2011 - 5:23 PM senick Yeah, I know. Although now the sound pretty much ... Jun 2, 2011 - 3:17 PM delusionz the belt thats squeeking is most likely too tight,... Jun 3, 2011 - 2:44 AM senick Well, I tried playing with the belt tension, but I... Jun 4, 2011 - 2:23 PM PolliS_5S-FE does it squeal when cold? and does it get worse wi... Jun 4, 2011 - 10:32 PM
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