Where does the whine come from in my car?

Where does the whine come from in my car?

There is a very high pitch whine/whistle coming from the engine compartment. I’ve been able to narrow down what I can and can not do to influence the noise. My car is an automatic. – The noise first becomes apparent once the engine has been warm for ~15 minutes.

Why does my car make a whining noise when accelerating?

Diagnosing Whining Noise When Accelerating 1 Transmission Problems. One of the prime reasons for whining noise may be friction caused in the car transmission mechanism. 2 Differential Gear Problems. Wearing out of gears in the rear differential or front, may be causing whining sounds. 3 Power Steering Problems. …

What kind of noise does my car make?

There is a very high pitch whine/whistle coming from the engine compartment. I’ve been able to narrow down what I can and can not do to influence the noise. My car is an automatic. – The noise first becomes apparent once the engine has been warm for ~15 minutes. If everything is cold, no (audible) noise. – Accelerating makes the noise go away.

What to do when your car whines when you accelerate?

You could check whether the problem is in the transmission in the following way. Accelerate the car to speeds at which the whining noise is the loudest, switch to neutral gear and kill the engine. If the noise still persists, then the problem lies somewhere in the drivetrain or transmission.

There is a very high pitch whine/whistle coming from the engine compartment. I’ve been able to narrow down what I can and can not do to influence the noise. My car is an automatic. – The noise first becomes apparent once the engine has been warm for ~15 minutes.

Why does my car make a high pitched noise when I accelerate?

If a pulley is misaligned or seized it will rub on the edge of the belt causing this squeaking or chirping. If you think this is your problem check out our article about squealing engine belts so you can fix the high pitched noise your car is making. Why Does My Car Make Noise When I Accelerate?

Why does my alternator make a whining noise?

Yes, it sure can! Your alternator has bearings inside that allows the pulley and stator to spin with the engine belt. If the belt is rubbing on the pulley due to misalignment or the bearings are worn out your alternator could indeed make a whining noise.

Why does my Toyota Corolla make a whining noise when accelerating?

A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Corolla’s engine. Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating: