Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 3: This test is to verify that the noise is being caused by the drive belt or the accessory drive components. When removing the drive belt the water pump may not be operating and the engine may overheat. Also DTCs may set when the engine is operating with the drive belt removed.
- 4: The inspection should include checking the drive belt tensioner and the drive belt idler pulley bearings. The drive belt 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 |
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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. |
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| 1 | Did you review the Symptoms - Engine Mechanical 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 |
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Go to Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds , Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed , Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed , or Engine Noise Under Load | Go to Step 4 |
| 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 | - |