Why does my Renault Scenic make a whistling noise?
I took the tensioner pulley wheels off so I had them with me to take to Renault and noticed that when you spun the tensioner pulley wheel it made a noise like an old roller skate wheel !. This must have been the cause of the whistling noise. The power steering pump and alternator pulleys spun cleanly without noise so presumably are ok.
How can I tell if my Renault Scenic is having problems?
Owners should check for signs of wear and cracking, especially across the grooves which run longitudinally, signs of fraying and if there are any noises eminating from the belt area get them checked out. In addition Renault advised me that pulleys on certain alternators fail and can become undone or shear causing similar failures.
Is the Renault Scenic a good used car?
The Renault Scenic is a known quantity. Buyers expect a well thought through, solidly engineered product and that’s exactly what they get. If funds permit, the dCi diesel models are the ones to go for with the 2.0-litre the pick of the petrol powerplants. Whatever you choose, it’s difficult to put a foot wrong.
Why is my fan belt not working on my Renault Scenic?
This was caused by the spring tensioner doing up the belt too tight and the belt vibrating at certain engine speeds due to the spring. The solution was to make an aluminium bracket out of a flat bar to allow the fan belt to be set to a fixed tension.
I took the tensioner pulley wheels off so I had them with me to take to Renault and noticed that when you spun the tensioner pulley wheel it made a noise like an old roller skate wheel !. This must have been the cause of the whistling noise. The power steering pump and alternator pulleys spun cleanly without noise so presumably are ok.
Owners should check for signs of wear and cracking, especially across the grooves which run longitudinally, signs of fraying and if there are any noises eminating from the belt area get them checked out. In addition Renault advised me that pulleys on certain alternators fail and can become undone or shear causing similar failures.
What should I do if my pulley fails on my Renault Scenic?
Owners should be very wary of belt, tensioner or pulley failure due to the potential disasterous consequences. Owners should check for signs of wear and cracking, especially across the grooves which run longitudinally, signs of fraying and if there are any noises eminating from the belt area get them checked out.
What kind of drive belt does a Renault Scenic have?
Noisy tickover, bouncing alternator drive belt From David Crook: Hi, I have a Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI Diesel.
What kind of noise does a Renault Megane make?
This afternoon I was driving my Renault Scenic Megane Y Reg 1.9dci Dynamique when I heard a noise that I thought indicated a puncture. I was about 4-5ft away from a safe parking space and proceeded to stop but then heard grating type noises sounding like plastic being smashed and my car came to an abrupt halt and a loss of all electrics.
What should the timing be on a Renault Scenic?
The Haynes manual for the Scenic suggests 36k instead of 72k on the 1.5 and 1.9 dCi engines, although it does also say this is mostly aimed at cars doing lots of stop/start driving, which ours does not. The dealer on the other hand reckoned Renault’s 72k interval is fine.
What’s the timing belt faliure on a Renault Megane?
Scenic 01 1.9dci timing belt faliure. – Screwloose Can’t see that it’s your fault. It sounds as though the fanbelt came apart, for reasons unknown, and flailed it’s way through the flimsy plastic cam-belt cover, taking that belt out as well.
How old is the scenic 1.9dci timing belt?
The manual says 10 years or 80k, but that was changed- the official line is now 5 years or 80k (after quite a few failed I guess) just reminded me, mine is 6 years and 76k- must get it done SOON. pumapeople.com/co.uk? have all the info Scenic 01 1.9dci timing belt faliure. – DP The timing belt change interval on the 1.9dCi is 72000, so it did well.
Why is there a whining sound in my car?
For about the past month, I have had a strange noise that occasionally emits from my car. It can be heard both in the cabin as well as from outside the car. It is best described as sounding like a plane taking off. It lasts for about 5-6 seconds, then “winds down” and repeats this cycle every few seconds.
Why does my Renault Clio make a grumbling noise when driving?
To check wheel bearings you need to jack up each wheel and spin it by hand as fast as you can and listen for a grumbling noise.It can be difficult to replicate the noise sometimes as taking the weight of the bearing can queiten it down,especially if the bearing is only just starting to make a noise when driving.
Why does my car make a whining noise when I Shift?
The transmission fluid may also run low and cause the whining noise from the engine. 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.
Why is my car making a screeching noise?
Screeching noises are almost always associated with slipping engine belts. This can be due to a worn out belt, a bad belt tensioner or a worn or frozen accessory pulley. For more information about that, check out our article about squealing engine belts.
What sound does a car make?
If a sound has just popped up, it could very well be an indication of a problem. The most common noises cars make during acceleration is either a sucking wooshing sort of sound or a loud exhaust noise. The wooshing noise usually indicates that you’ve got a vacuum leak somewhere in your engine.
What kind of noise does a broken car make?
Noises a broken car makes: Low rumbling a buzzing noise coming from the middle or back of your car. Screeching or squeaking noise when driving that comes from the front of your car. Squeaks creaks or clunks coming from near your wheels. Grinding noise when turning the steering wheel or ringing noises while breaking.