It started a few weeks ago and I can't figure it out. I start my car up and I put my A/C on and it makes this grinding/wooshing sound for about 10 minutes. Then, I start driving and I can hear a high pitched squealing/whistling sound. But, I don't think its the brakes because I have no problem stopping or slowing down. And the sound seems to go away when I hit the gas, but the rest of the time it squeals. I don't want to have to take it to shop if I can replace it myself hopefully you guys can help!! Thanks!
2007-06-26 07:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by fruitofsea1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
i actually had this exact same problem with my Mitsubishi Eclipse. It did everything that you say your Cavelier is doing and i went and got it checked out. All they did was tighten the timing belt because it had come loose and the squealing stopped. I would look into that.
2007-06-26 13:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my 2000. The ideas that the others left you were pretty sound. Here's the problem I had... Belt tensioner pulley. You don't have to replace the entire tensioner assembly, but you will have to get the pulley replaced. It's much easier to take it to the shop to have them do it, since it's a tight space and requires a bit of elbow grease. You do want to get it taken care of relatively soon, as mine stopped spinning altogether and was causing the belt to stop. It put strain on the rest of the pulleys, and even dimmed my headlights. As you stated, it squealed, screamed, and made a grinding noise until I pushed down harder on the accelerator. In order for me to get it to the shop without tearing the belt apart, I had to drive in low gear, and shift it by hand to keep the RPMs above 2000. This problem often stems from used car lots or over zealous car owners power washing the grease out of the pulley bearings. The former was the cause of my problem. Good luck!
2007-06-26 20:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by darkeking 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have the dealer or a good car repair shop check this for you.The drive belt has a tensioner assy that keeps the drive belt tight at all times.This could be worn out and need replaced.When the belt gets loose it causes a number of problems like over heating because the belt is slipping a can not turn the water pump fast enought.Hope all works out on your cavalier.I drive a 2003 to work everday.
2007-06-26 20:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it stops when you turn off your AC then it is either your belt squealing or the bearings in your AC compressor are going out. It sounds more like your bearings b/c of the grinding that you talked about in your question
2007-06-26 15:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it the belt serpentine
2014-05-16 01:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by James 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be your Compressor Wheel, it may be worn out and coming off what it rotates on.
You probably need to see a technition, should cost a bit.
2007-06-26 16:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by John H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see when the last time you had your alternator belt replaced. If it is warped or frayed then that is the problem.
2007-06-26 14:43:35 · answer #7 · answered by kdb110493 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you probably need a new timing belt. There could be an AC belt or radiator hose that is loose. If all else fails, get a real car, not a chevrolet.
2007-06-26 14:41:51 · answer #8 · answered by Matt R 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
sounds like a loose belt to me. turn off your a/c and see if the hooting and hollering from your engine stop.
if not, try a new gerbil for the drivetrain.
2007-06-26 14:57:36 · answer #9 · answered by michael_oxgood 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋