Everytime when my car is hot (running temp) and I turn off the car and re-start it it makes a whinning sound. I brought it to the dealer and they replaced the air pump but it still does it. When I open the hood while it is running it sounds like maybe a belt or something???? Does anyone have this sound?? But when I put my ear to the right part of the motor (looking at it) it sounds like it is coming from there? Also when I start to drive it , it goes away. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks.
YIKESS
[ 05 August 2001: Message edited by: YIKESS ]
[ 05 August 2001: Message edited by: YIKESS ]
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
My idler pulley went bad, there is a TSB on it. The trick I use is to use a long screwdriver and put the blade up against the part you think is making the noise and hold the handle to your ear, acts like a stethoscope to isolate noises.
Posted by SSamSS (Member # 495) on :
Hey DaddySS,
Can you share a little more information on this idler pulley issue. What were the symptoms and how involved was the fix?
Thanks, Sam
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
The pulley was making a whirring noise, the fix was incredibally simple, they replaced the whole assembly, pulley and mounting bracket, two bolts hold it all in, ten minutes.
Posted by SSamSS (Member # 495) on :
Thanks for the info. I am getting a whirring noise when the A/C is off that is very annoying. As soon as I put the A/C on, the noise goes away. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Sam
Posted by MattB (Member # 659) on :
Good info. I have same symptoms. Goes away after 30sec-1min, sometimes helps if I rev engine at startup.
-Matt
Posted by Chris 99SS#3513,00 WS6 (Member # 181) on :
YIKESS, Did you install a supercharger on your car and forget to tell me? Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by SSamSS: Thanks for the info. I am getting a whirring noise when the A/C is off that is very annoying. As soon as I put the A/C on, the noise goes away. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Sam
Try my method to isolate the noise, I'll bet it's the idler pulley.
