squeaking noise

1. ratboy_vtr Newbie Joined: Jun 2014 derby Posts: 24 2002 vtr wicked red

   #1 4th March 2016, 14:34

   Hi, there is a squeaking noise when turning and a kind of Morse code sound as well. I think the power steering whine is slightly higher, but the steering feels normal, any help would be appreciated.
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 6th March 2016, 12:01

   Check your battery and connections.
3. Dippy Newbie Joined: Jan 2016 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4 Saxo Furio 1.4 W reg

   #3 7th March 2016, 11:42

   Mine has been doing this recently - apparently it was the alternator belt. It's in the garage today getting fixed.
4. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #4 7th March 2016, 11:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dippy Mine has been doing this recently - apparently it was the alternator belt. It's in the garage today getting fixed.

   Hope they charge you fairly for such an easy job that could have been done by yourself for 10£
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 7th March 2016, 14:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dippy Mine has been doing this recently - apparently it was the alternator belt. It's in the garage today getting fixed.

   Mate no disrespect ,buy yourself a Haynes manual.The alternator belt is only a 5mins job.
6. ratboy_vtr Newbie Joined: Jun 2014 derby Posts: 24 2002 vtr wicked red

   #6 8th March 2016, 02:03

   Checked connections and changed the alternator belt, now it sounds like a table being dragged across the floor when I lift off the gas.
7. BUMMERS Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2016 manchester Posts: 256

   #7 8th March 2016, 09:54

   Alternator on its way out possibly? Sounds like the bearings are failing.
8. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #8 8th March 2016, 13:13

   When you changed the alternator belt did you check the condition of the alternator pulley and tensioner and the crankshaft pulley?
   
   How much slack does the belt have on the longest run?
9. Dippy Newbie Joined: Jan 2016 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4 Saxo Furio 1.4 W reg

   #9 9th March 2016, 16:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Mate no disrespect ,buy yourself a Haynes manual.The alternator belt is only a 5mins job.

   The guy charged me £30 - I read that I could do it myself easily, but I'm not really a hands on type of guy. I'm scared I would screw something up!