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5TH gen strange noise from front of car
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:50 pm
by Soda Farl
Hiya maybe someone can shed a little light on this I had a mechanic give it a very quick once over today but he wasn't sure what the problem is and is of doing a bit of research, he was pretty sure it was coming from the front of the car.
When I push the accelerater pedal there is a high pitched whinning noise it's difficult to explain what it sounds like. Almost like an electric golf trolley sort of noise. This also happens when the car is parked and in neutral and the clutch is not being used. The mechanic checked the belts etc and said he thought they were okay. It's much more noticeable at lower speeds. The noise may be there all the time and I don't hear it at higher speeds because of engine noise.
Any help appreciated.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:58 pm
by Merlin
Get a long screw driver and use it like a stethoscope to try and highlight where the noise is coming from. I would start on the power steering pump and alternator.
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A plastic handled screwdriver is just as good IMO.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:13 pm
by Soda Farl
Cheers mate will give that a try.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:24 pm
by wurlycorner
Be careful not to get it (or you) caught in any moving parts though...
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:25 pm
by Lude-dude
do you have aircon? check that out too
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:36 pm
by Stevelar_granolar
When did it first start to occur? Have you had anywork done previous to this noise appearing?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:38 pm
by Stevelar_granolar
Ie cambelt/ balance belt and tensioner renewal. As your balance belt may be too taut and need re tensioning as putting to much tension on a pulley and making the noise you are describing
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:44 pm
by Stevelar_granolar
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:47 pm
by Soda Farl
Lude-dude wrote:do you have aircon? check that out too
Yes, will do.
wurlycorner wrote:Be careful not to get it (or you) caught in any moving parts though...
Absolutely lol
Stevelar_granolar wrote:When did it first start to occur? Have you had anywork done previous to this noise appearing?
No mate it had a service about 2 months ago but just oil, filters brakes. Only started to notice it today.
Stevelar_granolar wrote:Ie cambelt/ balance belt and tensioner renewal. As your balance belt may be too taut and need re tensioning as putting to much tension on a pulley and making the noise you are describing
Lets hope not
No mate more high pitched than that.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:00 pm
by Soda Farl
Just gave it a wee check there myself pretty sure it's coming from the alternator but I will get a second opinion to be sure.