What does it mean when you hear a really high-pitched noise?

What does it mean when you hear a really high-pitched noise?

Tinnitus happens when we consciously hear a sound that does not come from any source outside the body. It is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. The noise is usually subjective, meaning that only the person who has tinnitus can hear it. The most common form is a steady, high-pitched ringing.

Why does my car make a high-pitched noise when I start it?

Common Serpentine Belt Problems 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. A worn belt can, therefore, begin to slip, which is one of the causes the squeal.

What does tinnitus clicking sound like?

Tinnitus can sound like any number of annoying tones, including ringing, buzzing, hissing or whizzing. It can be loud, soft, or any volume in between, and the sound can range from a low-pitched roar to a high-pitched squeal.

What happens when the tensioner goes bad?

Driving with a bad belt tensioner is unsafe since the tensioner is meant to guarantee ample tension that powers accessories. Wear on the belt tensioner will eventually cause the belt to slip, generate loud noise, and also create an unsafe level of heat along the accessory pulleys.

What’s this high pitched whine I hear outdoors?

But rarely it comes as a multi-pitch sound (three or four ‘notes’) – it’s hard to pinpoint the source, but it seems to be coming from one street over (i.e. the row of houses behind me), but a few houses south.

Why does my car make a rattling noise when it starts up?

It doesn’t do it when cranking, it’s only when the car first starts up (more noticeable on cold start-up). It’s also not every time you start it, only when it’s been sitting awhile (such as over night). I’m not exactly sure what it is but it’s pretty loud. After about 10-15 seconds or so, the sound settles and is no longer audible.

What kind of car makes a high pitched squeal noise?

P; Car: 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer GL 1.3L Automatic. Problem: Every morning after a night sitting still, when I start the engine (AC not ON), over 9000 pig birds are released with a violent roar that almost can shatter any glass, it lasts for about 8 ~ 10 seconds and goes away,does not occur later on if I start the car when it’s warm already.

What causes the kocking sound on start-up that disappears?

Depending on how cold it is or I guess long it’s sitting, I’ve heard it do it for about 30 seconds and then stop. Sometimes turning the steering wheel will cause it to stop or quieten it up until it completely disappears. Once it disappears, u never hear it for the rest of the day. As for the flex pipe, just look under the car at it.

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