When it's cold or damp outside there is a high pitch squeal from the engine compartment at idle and while driving. In fact gets louder with more acceleration. This continues until you are over a certain speed (always different) and if you drop back below that speed it starts again and lasts until the engine has warmed a little. What would cause this?
2006-09-21 03:00:03 · 7 answers · asked by Teresa A 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
probably a belt or pulley, first get some belt dressing found in the automotive dept. ....first spray the belt while the motor is running if it quiets down then inspect the belt for wear......if it does not quiet then spray the pulleys one by one until the noise changes pitch...then you' ve found the culprit....more severe problems could be the water pump or even the alternator
2006-09-21 03:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by greg f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely one or your belts.
I am having the same trouble on a 2000 Dodge van. When I first start it up on a cold or damp day, it always does it. It goes away after it starts warming up some. It doesn't happen when it's dry or warm.
It's probably the belt on your alternator. Or it could possibly be that your alternator is dragging, causing the belt to squeel.
When you first start the car, is the car's voltage charging correctly? Mine doesn't charge right until it stops squeeling. If this is so, it is in either your alternator or the belt on the alternator.
2006-09-21 03:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the belts are probably a little loose on it or may be getting worn a little,, re tightening them will help for a while but they will need to be replaced before long,,i own a repair shop,and this is just common wear on them id have it done before winter get here because you don't want things like this going out on you in bad weather it could leave you stranded some where and that isn't good,,id also have the thermostat and all the coolants checked before winter,,its better to be safe than sorry,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-09-21 03:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the belts under the hood. The moisture and dampness makes them slips against the pulleys and thats where you get the sound. They're too loose and need tighening or you may need to replace them.
2006-09-21 03:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by All I have to do is dream... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BELT TENSIONER / IDLER PULLEY ON THAT CAR
THE DESIGN FLAW CAUSED A SQEALING IN THE BEARING
MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT IT WAS THE BELT OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN IN FACT IT WAS THE PART I MENTIONED
CONTACT A DODGE DEALER FOR DETAILS
THEY HAVE THE NEW UPGRADED PART AVAILABLE AND U MAY NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT
2006-09-21 03:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray some belt dressing on the serpentine velt for a temporary fix; you really need the belts changed.
2006-09-21 03:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
^ good advice, the belts
2006-09-21 03:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋