Why does my Toyota Camry make a whine when I start it?
Your Camry’s serpentine belt is responsible for taking the motion from the crankshaft, and using it to turn all of your accessories. When it goes bad, it’ll cause a high pitched whine. This is particularly true when you first start the vehicle.
What to do if your car makes a whining noise when not in gear?
Step 1: Ruling out engine noise. If the car doesn’t make the noise when it is not in gear, chances are it isn’t an engine noise. Race the engine gently with the car in Neutral and listen carefully for any signs of the offensive noise that are associated with the engine speed.
When does a manual transmission make a whining noise?
A manual transmission is only turning when the car is either in motion, or when the transmission is in Neutral and the clutch is engaged (your foot is off the pedal). So sounds that occur while the car is stationary and in gear are most likely associated with the clutch.
Why does my alternator make a whining noise?
Alternator whine is a product of a drop in voltage between the radio and the alternator itself. It is usually way more noticeable on the A.M band of the radio. You’ll hear it match the acceleration of the vehicle. Alternator whine is almost always caused by a corrupted ground wire to the radio. Once a good ground is restored it should go away.
What kind of car is a Toyota Camry?
The Problem: I drive a 2002 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder that I bought used in November. It now has 66,500 miles on it, and at the moment, the car misfires often and hard when it is absolutely cold then proceeds to get better (almost to the point of perfect) as the engine warms up. It can stall out when it is cold because it is misfiring so bad.
What causes a car to stall on a cold start?
It also manages the idle under changing engine loads, like when you kick on the air conditioning, turn on the headlights, or turn up the radio. When the idle air control valve malfunctions, you may experience a rough idle or the vehicle may stall entirely. This is especially true on cold starts.
What causes a car to run with a vacuum leak?
Normally a car will still run with minor vacuum leaks, but if the leak is severe, the fuel injectors may not be able to keep up with all the extra unmetered air in the system for a proper burn in the combustion chamber.