Car makes whining sound when driving

natrotciv · 08-02-2011, 12:05 AM

Hey guys, my car makes a whining sound when I start to brake, brake and turn, and if I drive it hard enough through the turns it will make the sound going in and out of the turn. I can't figure what it is really but I think it might be a belt? Tonight I pulled up to my house after trying to replicate the sound (which worked btw) and checked under the hood to see where it was coming from and it sounded like it was coming from the belt in front of the alternator or possibly the alternator itself. What do you guys think?

mleskovar · 08-02-2011, 12:14 AM

It doesn't like the way you're driving it. Or.....wtf do you mean by "whiniing"?

natrotciv · 08-02-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mleskovar

It doesn't like the way you're driving it. Or.....wtf do you mean by "whiniing"?

Lol well let me be more specific, I installed some front coils, after I did then the sounds started coming. It sounds as if the tires are rubbing against the splash guards in the wheel well compartments but still makes the sound even if I stop. So I know it must be linked with something going on with the motor. I can also hear the sound when i shift. When I apply gas, it gets louder and when I shift it gets less intense but comes back. It'll go away if I drive in a straight line for a while though. The sound could be best described as rubber on plastic while moving.

Kcc · 08-03-2011, 01:13 AM

Sounds like bushing you are talking about. I get no experience with noise, but read something about longer links for the swaybar if your car is lowered. Wait a few hours, some pro might jumps in.

Kcc

romak47 · 08-03-2011, 06:03 AM

the inputs to cause the noise sounds like engine RPM and turning which leads me to believe its a steering pump.. which make whinning noise when they are going out.

natrotciv · 08-03-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by romak47

the inputs to cause the noise sounds like engine RPM and turning which leads me to believe its a steering pump.. which make whinning noise when they are going out.

thank you, i was debating if it was that or the serpentine belt or alternator. ill have a mechanic check it out. thanks buddy

benrappaport · 08-10-2011, 04:01 PM

i bet its the power steering pump

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natrotciv Lieutenant 22 Rep 518 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (5)	Car makes whining sound when driving Hey guys, my car makes a whining sound when I start to brake, brake and turn, and if I drive it hard enough through the turns it will make the sound going in and out of the turn. I can't figure what it is really but I think it might be a belt? Tonight I pulled up to my house after trying to replicate the sound (which worked btw) and checked under the hood to see where it was coming from and it sounded like it was coming from the belt in front of the alternator or possibly the alternator itself. What do you guys think?
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mleskovar Lieutenant 79 Rep 435 Posts Drives: '18 230i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	It doesn't like the way you're driving it. Or.....wtf do you mean by "whiniing"?
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Kcc First Lieutenant 9 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels with a turbo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Markham, Toronto iTrader: (0)	Sounds like bushing you are talking about. I get no experience with noise, but read something about longer links for the swaybar if your car is lowered. Wait a few hours, some pro might jumps in. Kcc __________________ 135i - AW
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romak47 Captain 53 Rep 941 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	the inputs to cause the noise sounds like engine RPM and turning which leads me to believe its a steering pump.. which make whinning noise when they are going out. __________________ JB4, DCI, Digi boost, CSL eyelids, 5% tint, KW v2's. Bastuck 85mm quad w/ berk resonated mids, LED int ltg, Perf SSK, CF int trim, 19" SF-71 rims, CDV mod, BMS OCC, ER+tial charge pipe. AR DP's, Helix IC,meth, drilled slotted rotors
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08-10-2011, 04:01 PM	#7
benrappaport Private First Class 16 Rep 166 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: long island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [4.66]	i bet its the power steering pump
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