When I start my car it makes a high pitch squealing noise under the hood. It gets quiet after it warms up but you can always hear a little noise. It does it more when you turn the steering wheel so my fiance'e replaced the power steering pump but it still makes the same noise. What could this be??
2006-12-28 13:24:55 · 11 answers · asked by Kristy A 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check your belts, tensioner Assembly, and possibly a pulley....
2006-12-28 13:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the squealling noise is caused by a drive belt. If its an older car, you may have a separate v-belt for the alternator, steering pump, A/C, etc. If its newer, probably a single flat (serpentine) belt. If its worse when you turn the wheel, probably related to the power steering pump. Did your fiance change the belt(s) with the pump? If not, try it. Also, as a quick fix (temporary) try spraying some aerosol belt dressing ( get it at parts stores like Napa or Pep Boys) on the belts.
2006-12-28 21:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by nyninchdick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like the drive belt is loose. Since you did not identify the car I will assume it is late model. I which case the SERPENTINE belt is slipping. Causes; worn, oil covered, or the belt tensioner is stuck or tired, The belt should be very tight. In the morning, after you start the alternator is busting it's butt to charge the battery. This will cause the belt to squeal, turning the steering wheel puts pressure on the pump causing the belt to squeal.. Check all that stuff.....
2006-12-28 21:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a squeaky belt, but since you had the power steering pump, I would assume that he changed the belt at the same time. Maybe the pump and or belt it just out of alignment to cause the noise. Or it may be another belt if this has one that one.
2006-12-29 02:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by wilbur_v2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a belt that is squeaking. Check your belts for wear. Check the fluid level of the power steering unit. Get a spraycan of "belt dressing" if the belts check out and the power steering fluid is full. Go ahead... use the belt dressing I have used it to stop squeaks with no ill effects. 86mets will tell you not to, but he doesn't know why.
2006-12-28 21:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jay M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ran across a few late model ford products (tarus) that made that same noise, turned out to be the cam shaft sensor. Car had about 30k miles on it and the dealer said that was not uncommon.
2006-12-28 21:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jdub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a loose belt
2006-12-28 21:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by wilrycar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a fan or serpentine belt slipping. replace it or have mechanic look at it. DO NOT use belt dressing!!
2006-12-28 21:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by 86Mets 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your belt doesn't do the trick it could be your brake pads.
2006-12-28 21:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by Chrich 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check your belts
2006-12-28 21:26:23 · answer #10 · answered by K M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋