what is this noise
I have a 1999 es. When it is started in the morning it makes a chirping noise. The noise seems to come from the area around the engine near the drive belt. The noise lasts until things get warmed up then slowly fades away. I cannot tell just where or from what component it comes from. someone suggested it is the belt but it doesn't sound like a slipping noise more metallic ringing chirping. I have tried listening to everything except with electronic stethoscope. not a squeal, definately more of a chirupping fluttering metal on metal or plastic kinda ringing chirruping. not one continuous sqeek or squeal. It will go away upon revving the motor to higher rpm.any ideas???
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Get some belt dressing from an auto parts store...it's your belts.
:evilgrin: -Phil |
I thought of that and tightened up the belt. Sorry for the bad description of the noise. but it seems like metal on metal. could it be a bad bearing on one of the components that the belt ids driving.
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Hmmm...no idea then...anyone else?
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Actually...where are you located? That sounds happens to folks in a cold climate....I'd say spray some belt dressing anyway...what do you have to lose?
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Thanks for the opinion. Having thought about it... I dunno maybe it is the belt. I am from san francisco area so not cold here actually it happens whether cold or hot outside.
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ps. used to live in Kingston. Love redstripe beer.
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Originally Posted by ozma
ps. used to live in Kingston. Love redstripe beer.
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I lived there in 1978. do not remember exactly where but near the Tia Maria liquer factory. I was in the peace corps. Sat next to Rita Marley once on the flight down from Miami.
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Oh....dang....I wasn't even thought of yet...lol....not to show your age or anything. :)
Peace Corps....cool. I'll actually be stepping foot back on JA soil for the first time in about 6 years this Xmas...can't wait! -Phil And yes...Red Stripe's are the best...as you can see in my avatar. It's HOORAY beer! |
It sounds like a bearing.
Start the car on a cold day and listen. CAREFULLY. I would take a 24" socket extension and hold it to my ear and then touch each rotating component [fun to hear lifters, injectors, etc.] like the water pump, alternator, etc. When the noise is REALLY loud you what is going bad. |
Don't let it touch any moving parts or it might shoot it through your head. that could hurt. I use an old stethescope with a drill bit stuck in the end of the tube.
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^Yup. bad. Be careful!
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another thought
ozma,
Any luck finding that noise yet? These noises are really irritating! Sounds like a noise the water pump in my '95 Swift made before it started screaming all the time. My 99 ES has the 1.6L engine, if yours is the same, I think you could remove the belts for P/S, and alternator (I don't have A/C) and start it up some morning. If it still makes the noise, I'd bet water pump, but the timing belt idler pulley is another suspect. I hate waiting for these things to get worse so you can diagnose them, but that's often what happens to me. Good luck! :) |
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