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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This test is to verify that the noise is being caused by the drive belts or the accessory drive components. When removing the drive belts the water pump may not be operating and the engine may overheat. Also DTCs may set when the engine is operating with the drive belts removed.
  2. 4:  The inspection should include checking the drive belt tensioners and the drive belt idler pulley bearings. The drive belts may have to be installed and the accessory drive components operated separately by varying their loads. Refer to the suspected accessory drive component for the proper inspection and replacement procedure.
Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis

Step Action Yes No
NOTE: Refer to Belt Dressing Notice in Cautions and Notices.
DEFINITION: A high pitched continuous noise that may be caused by an accessory drive component failed bearing.
1 Did you review the Drive Belt Symptom operation and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical 
2 Verify that there is a whine noise.
Does the engine make the whine noise?
Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
  1. Remove one of the drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Generator and Water Pump or Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning .
  2. Operate the engine for no longer than 30 to 40 seconds.
  3. Repeat this test if necessary by removing the remaining belt.
Does the whine noise still exist?
Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical  Go to Step 4 
Inspect for a failed accessory drive component bearing.
Did you find and repair the condition?
Go to Step 5  Go to Diagnostic Aids
5 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK -