"chirping" sound
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"chirping" sound
When I'm driving my 87
vette by a bridge or divider or anything that reflects sound I hear what I can only describe as a chirping sound - kind of like a bird. It seems to occur every second or so and continues when I put the transmission in neutral. I can't tell if its coming from the front or back. Any ideas?
vette by a bridge or divider or anything that reflects sound I hear what I can only describe as a chirping sound - kind of like a bird. It seems to occur every second or so and continues when I put the transmission in neutral. I can't tell if its coming from the front or back. Any ideas?
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Re: "chirping" sound (tim87)
Two things come to mind. One is the brake pads could be rubbing against the rotor. The other is the e-brake cable could be disconnected from the rear wheel(s). If the noise stops when you press on the brake then one of these could be the problem.
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Re: "chirping" sound (tim87)
Tim,
Have you lifted your hood?
Might it be coming from your alternator?
Sometimes diodes, and/or brushes can cause this 'bird like noise', when they are about to go on the blink.
Just a thought!!
John
Have you lifted your hood?
Might it be coming from your alternator?
Sometimes diodes, and/or brushes can cause this 'bird like noise', when they are about to go on the blink.
Just a thought!!
John
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Re: "chirping" sound (tim87)
My car also makes a chirping sound whenever I go WOT and the transmission shifts to 2nd. Sounds like its coming from the rear of the car, near the rear tires. :jester
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Re: "chirping" sound (85 Dave)
My vote is for belt/pulley squeal. Have hood up, the a/c on- radio going, and have someone get in the driver's seat. Close the door and slowly acclerate the motor in neutral to about 1800- 2000 rpm and listen. If it chirps, turn off the a/c and do it again. If you're lucky you'll find the problem there.-J
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Re: "chirping" sound (85 Dave)
My car also makes a chirping sound whenever I go WOT and the transmission shifts to 2nd. Sounds like its coming from the rear of the car, near the rear tires. :jester
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Re: "chirping" sound (tim87)
Had a similar problem with my 90. The dealership I purchased it from installed new brake shoes. The "shoemaker" that installed them did not put in the little anti rattle thing-es and did not cut the rotors. the rotors were a little wobbly and as the wheel went round, it would lift the shoes and than drop them making the sound. Had the rotors trued up and installed the spring-ee things and noise went away!
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