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Odd Engine Noise

Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Odd Engine Noise

I searched and didn't see anything. Though I'll admit my searching skills are fairly weak so I apologize in advance.

So basically I've been noticing an odd whining in the engine when I'm driving fairly slow giving the engine about 20% of the pedal.

What problems could whining mean?
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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have u had a radio installed recently? could be a bad ground making the whining....
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by misiek
have u had a radio installed recently? could be a bad ground making the whining....
No work besides the alternator and fan belt.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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check the belts again.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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i would check the belt then since its the more recent work and could be a good possibility .... sorry i can't be more helpful

good luck
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Ight I'll check the belt. Tomorrow on my way to school I'll record the noise, I'm sure you guys will know what it is right away if you can hear it :]
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Accessory belts that are too tight can sometimes generate a whining noise. Particularly since they've just been changed, I would check the tension on both belts.
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