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Charlie asked:
Could it be timing belt? As the engine heats up, the noise dies down a little, but it doesn’t go away completely. When the car is stopped at the stop sign, it still makes the noise but not as much. When I step on the gas, the noise gets louder. I am thinking it may be a timing belt or some kind of belt. I have 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Does anyone know? Thanks.
Alexander
Could it be timing belt? As the engine heats up, the noise dies down a little, but it doesn’t go away completely. When the car is stopped at the stop sign, it still makes the noise but not as much. When I step on the gas, the noise gets louder. I am thinking it may be a timing belt or some kind of belt. I have 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Does anyone know? Thanks.
Alexander
Comments
Rudy H on 12 January, 2010 at 9:26 am #
Belt or belt tensioner. Cam belt is toothed and would not make that sound when slipping. If the cam belt is due to be changed according to the mileage or time shown in the maintenance manual, do it. Don’t push your luck.
sam d on 14 January, 2010 at 11:11 am #
Maybe its just excited, my 1 year old nephew does that too.
Greg on 16 January, 2010 at 7:15 am #
sounds like a belt is rubbing definitley check the belts for fraying, they might also be slipping from wear,
Lenore on 16 January, 2010 at 10:04 pm #
Could be the alternater. Same thing happened in my car got to the point it got lou then it just stopped whining was the alternater going.
Johnny ` on 20 January, 2010 at 4:00 am #
my guess is the serpentine belt. I had the same problem with my 99 deville. Was real bad after wet weather too then became constant noise no matter the weather. Last month i changed the serp belt and its gone!
