I have a 1993 Dodge Sprite, 4 cyclinder automatic transmission, around 140,000 miles. I was driving the car today and noticed it started making a whining sound whenever I press the accelerator.
It's hard to describe the sound, but the best thing I can say is it sounds something like the old electric RC cars that I played with as a kid. It gets louder the harder the accelerator is the pushed.
It doesn't seem to be a wheel noise or anything. Because the car will do it if I have it stopped and in park or neutrel and I press the accelerator.
I don't know much about cars. So I checked the fluid levels, transmissions fluid was really low, oil was low. I topped those both off. But I still have the noise.
I am replacing the car soon anyways. But I want to drive it as long as I can (I've had it for years and am attached) any ideas?
2007-06-27 07:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It may be the alternator, power steering pump, AC compressor, idler pulley or belt. Open the hood and try to see where the noise is coming from, or have it checked by a qualified mechanic!
2007-06-27 07:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably the linkage to the tranny. It's only held together by 2 bolts. My dodge did the same thing. The longer you drive is the worse its going to get. To fix I would suggest going to an auto wrecker and just getting a used one, or just leave it at the wreckers, because after all it is just a Dodge. Just kidding.
2007-06-27 07:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like you belts need to be tightened up a little. Also it could be a clogged air filter. I would check them both.
2007-06-27 07:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it might be the fan belt, they can make all kinds of funky noises.
2007-06-27 08:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a chevy and there will be no noises.
2007-06-27 12:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by 87 aero 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋