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Whining from engine bay when accelerating


cleong
11-10-2009, 11:28 PM
Hi guys recently I am hearing a whining sound coming from the engine bay when ever I press on the gas. The noise goes away once I lift off the gas but not right away there is a lag between when I lift off and the sound going away.

The whining is quite noticable above the engine noise especially at low speeds when pressing the gas.

I haven't located where it is coming from and was wondering if you guys had any ideas. I have a 99 with the 3.5 engine.

jd-autotech
11-10-2009, 11:39 PM
check for a vacuum leak by spraying starting fluid around the engine while its running and if the idle picks up theres your leak

bsansa
11-11-2009, 07:23 AM
Remember to use extreme caution when spraying anything flammable around a hot engine bay.

Have you noticed any drivability issues such as shifting, hesitation, etc. Also, check your tensioner pulley or belt.

dosintrigued
11-11-2009, 09:29 PM
Check to see if the power steering reservoir is low.

cleong
11-11-2009, 11:15 PM
As far as drivability is concern it is driving just fine.

I will check the power steering fluod levels. Why would this cause a whining during acceleration?

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