Squealing noise when engine is at optimal temperature only happens in gear or given gas.
Since i bought the car a year ago a few months after it started to squeak from the engine area gradually over time the squeak has gotten worse. It only happens when im either in neuteral and give it gas or when i give it gas while shifting and it constantly squeaks when in gear i noticed its worse when in lower rpms, however recently when downshifting once i down shift and the rpms drop to about 2000 rmp i can hear a vionlent ratlle like the clutch is loose or something. Im very concerned with this and can't afford to spend a boat load to fix it. And nkw the final thing, when it has been d
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Hi there. The noise could be either the drive belt being loose or the pilot bearing to the transmission is seizing up. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your squealing noise.
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The belt squeals because there is improper tension in the belt drive system. This is usually caused by a worn automatic tensioner, but other causes can include a contaminated belt (oil, belt dressing, etc.) or a belt that is too long or worn out.
A high-pitched squeal when accelerating.
If you notice a loud squeal when accelerating, especially if your car is just warming up, it could be that you have a loose or worn fan belt. Usually if your fan belts are worn, it could mean your timing belt needs to be replaced as well.
Your engine belts make a screech or squeal noise usually because the rubber belt is slipping on the metal pulley and just like your tires spinning on the road, this causes noise. The belt may be slipping due to improper tension or because it simply has gotten old and the surface has become glazed, cracked or brittle.
High-Pitched Sounds
It might even be time for new brakes. Belts: If the squealing stops when the engine shuts down, your belt might be cracked or damaged. You may need a replacement or just an adjustment. Weatherstripping: A high-pitched whistling inside the cabin might be due to a leak in your weatherstripping.
You need to replace your brake pads if they squeak while you`re driving but no brakes are applied. The brake wear indicator, a metal clamp that fastens to the brake pads, usually comes with your brake pads when you buy them. These pads deteriorate over time, which forces them to grind against the rotors.
When you hear a high-pitched squealing sound coming from under your hood, you may need to check your vehicle`s serpentine belt for cracks and wear. Many cars have multiple belts, and each one will need to be checked to ensure they are in good working order.
Tinnitus that`s continuous, steady, and high-pitched (the most common type) generally indicates a problem in the auditory system and requires hearing tests conducted by an audiologist. Pulsatile tinnitus calls for a medical evaluation, especially if the noise is frequent or constant.
Check if the squeaking noise is persistent when you turn on your car, and it feels like it`s coming from the front of your vehicle (under the hood or from the engine bay). If yes, then the squeal you hear is from your serpentine belt or drive belt.
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When your brakes squeal continuously as you drive along the road, but the squealing stops when you press the brake pedal, the most likely cause is the brake wear indicator touching the rotor`s surface.
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A high-pitched sound is shrill and high in pitch.
Fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners in the bedroom also produce white noise and may help make tinnitus less noticeable at night. Masking devices. Worn in the ear and similar to hearing aids, these devices produce a continuous, low-level white noise that suppresses tinnitus symptoms.
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A worn out power steering belt can cause a squealing noise because the belt can slip when the wheel is turned. A failing power steering pump can also be the cause of a squealing noise because the system isn`t maintaining the proper fluid pressure.
You can continue to drive safely for up to 2 weeks with a squeaky belt. However, it`s best to not delay too long and replace it as early as possible.
You can continue to drive safely for up to 2 weeks with a squeaky belt. However, it`s best to not delay too long and replace it as early as possible.
The good news is a serpentine belt can last up to 50,000 miles or five years, with proper maintenance, before it needs replacing. Heat and friction of normal use slowly wear down the belt before it breaks.
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Squealing noise when engine is at optimal temperature only happens in gear or given gas.
ANSWER : Hi there. The noise could be either the drive belt being loose or the pilot bearing to the transmission is seizing up. I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you diagnose your squealing noise.
The engine of the car runs, but when I push the gas pedal it does not accelerate, and the engine does not rev.
ANSWER : Hello. It sounds like you may have an issue with your throttle position sensor. This sensor sends a reference voltage to your power-train control module, which uses that to determine ignition timing and fuel trims. If the power-train control module is not detecting the proper signal from the throttle position sensor, the engine may not accelerate properly. It’s probably a good idea for you to have a professional mobile mechanic come to your location and complete a car is slow to accelerate inspection first, so they can pinpoint what is causing this issue to occur and they will recommend the right repairs be completed.
My manual car won’t go into gear, it turns on and the clutch goes down perfectly fine. It happened after my gears grinded, the car
ANSWER : If the clutch mechanism is releasing properly, and the shift linkage is not malfunctioning, your transmission will have to be removed from the vehicle and inspected. Once a transmission has been removed from a vehicle, if the problem is a broken or worn part or parts, and the transmission has 100,000 miles or more, the most cost effective approach is to just simply rebuild the whole transmission. There are transmission rebuild kits that are sold just for this purpose. Rebuilding a transmission is no big deal and is indeed easier in many respects than rebuilding an engine. You can rebuild your transmission right in your own garage. You can NOT rebuild an engine in your own garage due to the highly specialized, and extremely costly, machine shop equipment required. Occasionally, mobile mechanics will take on a transmission rebuild job especially as once the mechanic removes the transmission from the vehicle, it is just simply a modular unit that can be easily transported to a mechanic’s shop and rebuilt right there and then returned to your vehicle. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
When engine is cold it makes a rattling noise when you put into gear, but when it warms up there is no noise.
ANSWER : Hi there. There could be a bearing failing in the engine or the power steering pump bearing could be going. First try to turn the steering wheel when the sound is present. If the noise diminishes or dies out, the the power steering pump bearing is failing and the pump should be replaced. If there is no difference in the noise, then there could be a rod bearing issue. I recommend changing the engine oil and putting on a good oil filter with good oil. A dirty oil filter can starve the engine of oil and cause problems. If you need further assistance with the rattling noise on startup, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
Turned on back winow heater and engine made a noise …when lights are turned on engine makes a noise like it can’t take load ….
ANSWER : Hi there. It appears you have more than one problem with your vehicle. The noise coming from engine area with a load on the electrical system, may be a bad diode in the alternator. Continuing to drive the vehicle with a bad alternator diode, may leave you with a dead battery. The hot air coming from the vents sounds like blend door actuator(s) problems. I recommend the concerns your vehicle has, it be inspected by a certified technician like one from YourMechanic to pinpoint the noise and help you fix it accordingly.
Warm engine, long starting and feels like it isn’t getting gas, 10 sec, then takes off like nothing wrong. Doesn’t happen all time
ANSWER : The biggest challenge with your symptoms is they are intermittent. Intermittent symptoms are often difficult to duplicate and we can’t diagnose something that is working. The biggest challenge here is recreating the symptoms. While attempting to recreate the symptoms, I would have a scanner connected and recording all the data. If the problem arises, it will be recorded and I would most likely be able to see what happened in the scan data.
It is good you are taking notice of the conditions that the symptoms cause. This information will be valuable for a technician to pinpoint the problem. As for what the problem could be, it could be many things. The fuel pump could be binding and not delivering enough fuel, the TPS (throttle position sensor) may be glitching or a crank or camshaft sensor maybe sending false information. Camshaft and crankshaft sensors are common failures on Civics. So these two sensors would be suspect, as well as the wiring harnesses that feed them. Poor electrical connections are notorious for symptoms such as these.
The long story short is someone will need to catch the culprit sensor in action, which is the biggest challenge with intermittent problems. With my own vehicles, I often wait until the failure becomes more regular to diagnose them. It saves a lot of time.
I recommend the loss of power inspection to help you figure this out.
Good luck!
Grinding noise with all gears except 1st, car always rumbles on 3rd gear.
ANSWER : Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle’s transmission may be having significant internal issues. Grinding noises and jolts when changing gears, accompanied with noticeable performance losses can be caused by a wide variety of issues and in most cases is an indicator of a serious problem. It may be possible that the transmission gears are worn or broken, and are now making noise when they engage. This can be caused by low or contaminated transmission fluid, or a worn transmission. Similar symptoms can also be caused by worn, burned, or damaged clutch packs, another internal transmission component. In most cases these types of problems will require some sort of transmission overhaul. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, come to your location to diagnose the cause of your transmission grinding.
Reduce Engine power and nothing happens when pushing the gas pedal
ANSWER : Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The service 4×4 light indicates a loss of communication to the throttle position sensor, and a reduction in power is a prime indicator that the transfer case position sensor or selector switch has failed. When this happens, the computer gets a reading that the transfer case is not in the right gear, so it forces the throttle position sensor to make the engine run at a lower rate to prevent damage to the transfer case. Changing out the throttle position sensor is helpful, but not required in this situation. I would recommend replacing the transfer case position sensor or selector switch. This will fix the issue of the service 4×4 light and restore the power to the engine. If you need assistance in investigating and repairing this issue, a YourMechanic certified technician can come to your location to perform a Reduced Power light is on Inspection on your vehicle.
