Important! : whining when cold engine

1. user_46795 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 77 Saxo vts mk2 Mauritius Blue

   #1 24th November 2011, 06:14

   good morning all
   my car has developed some realy loud whining noise.
   
   it comes on
   when i turn steering wheel
   and/OR swithch on rear window heating or some other electrical 'extras' are used
   or right before cooling fan kicks in if engine is idling.
   
   it goes
   when i rev it just a little bit
   or when engine warms up
   
   thought it could be alternator belt that slips (thats area where sound comes from) but it doesnt.
   
   looking for some wise people on here to give me some advice.
   
   thanks
   
   Edit: sounds comes from drivers side
   
   EDIT: PROBLEM SOLVED- crank pulley (the one with a rubber in it) where making that noise
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 24th November 2011, 06:25

   Sounds like power steering lacking of juice. Check your battery and alternator.

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3. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

   #3 24th November 2011, 06:28

   just take your belt off if it stops its that,or the alt

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4. user_46795 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 77 Saxo vts mk2 Mauritius Blue

   #4 24th November 2011, 06:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manu Sounds like power steering lacking of juice. Check your battery and alternator.

   it happens also if im not turning steering wheel but for example switch on rear window heating and fogs
5. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #5 24th November 2011, 06:47

   the pump electonic on a saxo so it will whine even if not turning have you checked power steering fluid level
   the power steering pump is located under the bonnet passenger side in front of the gearbox

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6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 24th November 2011, 08:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ordinary-vts it happens also if im not turning steering wheel but for example switch on rear window heating and fogs

   because you're drawing more amps, less goes to the PAS.

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7. user_46795 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 77 Saxo vts mk2 Mauritius Blue

   #7 24th November 2011, 08:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sam_8v the pump electonic on a saxo so it will whine even if not turning have you checked power steering fluid level the power steering pump is located under the bonnet passenger side in front of the gearbox

   sound comes from drivers side mate
8. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #8 24th November 2011, 10:06

   Definitely sounds like the alternator belt bud, it'll do that when you turn the wheel if it needs tightening, and when drawing more power

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9. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #9 24th November 2011, 10:13

   VTS? If so, check the crankshaft pulley - the rubber in them usually fails. You'll probably see it wobbling around if it's on the way out.

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10. user_46795 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 77 Saxo vts mk2 Mauritius Blue

    #10 1st December 2011, 23:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LeeumH VTS? If so, check the crankshaft pulley - the rubber in them usually fails. You'll probably see it wobbling around if it's on the way out.

    yep
    took a belt off today and it is a crank pulley..
    
    thanks to everyone