What would be a likely cause of a high pitched whine after the engine starts?
Over time, wear and tear can take a toll on the belt and the pulleys, which often results in that high-pitched chirping sounds when you start the car and accelerate. The most common serpentine belt problems include: Worn/Cracked Serpentine Belt – Serpentine belts have grooves which fit into grooves in the pulleys.
When I accelerate I hear a whining noise?
A whining noise while accelerating it can causes by several things, including low levels of steering fluid, the steering pump, a leak in the pump, the alternator, wheel bearings, loose or worn belts, the transmission, and the exhaust.
Why does my Subaru Forester make a whining noise?
If your Forester’s stereo is making a whining noise, it is usually caused by a condition known as “alternator whine”. Alternator whine is a product of a drop in voltage between the radio and the alternator itself.
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.
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.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 make a whining noise?
If it gets too low on fluid they’ll make the it’ll whine a lot. You need to check the fluid level and fill it back up to the factory fill line. The pump can also go out. To determine if it is the power steering pump, turn the wheel left and right with the vehicle sitting.