kdozier Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well guys it seems when I fix one problem another takes its place in less than a week!! I have a noise that sounds like a power steering whine when I get between 1200-1500 RPMs and it stops and restarts at around 3000 RPMs (except much higher pitched. Thing is: this is a non-power steering Del Sol. So therefore it has to be coming from either the alternator or water pump or air conditioning compressor (note: air conditioning was not on). No check engine light. I'd like your opinions on what you think it is. Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 your accessory belts still turn a/c even if its not on does it do it sitting still? have someone rev it up a bit and stick your head under the hood and try to pinpoint better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdozier Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 I am aware that the AC compressor spins freely when the clutch isn't engaged. And yes it does make the noise while it is still. I opened the hood and blipped the throttle body myself. I just couldn't pinpoint exactly where it was coming from even with my ear to the accessories. But it's definitely coming from a belt-driven device... I'm positive on that. I priced an alternator just in case. $130 for a remanufactured one. I really don't want to spend that kind of money if it's not my problem. Thanks for the reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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