Diagnostic Aids
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- A chirping or squeal noise may be intermittent due to moisture on the water pump belt or the pulleys. It may be necessary to spray a small amount of water on the water pump belt in order to duplicate the customers concern. If spraying water on the water pump belt duplicates the symptom, cleaning the belt pulleys may be the probable solution.
- If the noise is intermittent, verify the accessory drive components by varying their loads making sure they are operated to their maximum capacity. An overcharged A/C system, power steering system with a pinched hose or wrong fluid or a generator failing are suggested items to inspect.
- A chirping, squeal or whine noise may be caused by a loose or improper installation of a body or suspension component. Other items of the vehicle may also cause the noise.
- The water pump belt will not cause a whine noise.