Why is my pulley whining?
Worn Pulley Bearings Damaged or worn pulley bearings may cause a whining noise as the pulleys spin. In cases like these, it’s generally best to replace the pulley or pulleys entirely.
What would causes a whining noise while accelerating?
While the transmission is the most likely cause, whining while accelerating can also be caused by low power steering fluid or more serious damage like faulty alternator bearings, a malfunctioning water pump, a broken piston or a bad AC compressor.
Why does my car make a whining noise when I drive it?
A whining noise from the engine could be due to problems with the transmission. Low transmission fluid can also cause automatic transmission shifting to feel hard or jerky. If the whining noise is caused by a transmission problem, take your car into your mechanic for repair.
What makes the engine noise in a Toyota Camry?
The serpentine belt is driven by several pulleys mounted all around your engine. If the sound is not coming from the belt itself, check each pulley. Pulley sounds range from rattling and grinding to sometimes squeaking. To check your belt pulley, first turn your car on and pop open the hood.
Why does my pulley make a noise when I start the car?
The pulley itself has an outer ring and an inner bearing. If the pulley is making noise, either it’s the result of a bearing failure or the spring is not providing the proper tension. Start your vehicle, leave the transmission in park, set the parking brake and open the hood.
How to troubleshoot a tensioner pulley noise?
Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise just far enough to slip the serpentine belt off the pulley closest to the belt (or pulley easiest for you to reach, depending on what kind of vehicle you’re working on). Rotate the tensioner back into position. Shine the flashlight on the tensioner pulley and examine the pulley face.
Why does my Audi make a whining noise when I start the car?
A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound when starting your vehicle. A good place to start would be to check the transmission fluid. You’re going to want to check it for both color, and metal content. If you see any flecks of metal on there, it is probably going to need serviced.