Squeaking/squealing upon acceleration only
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From: Port St Lucie FL
Squeaking/squealing upon acceleration only
I've had this problem for a while, and I cannot find any answer via searching. Upon acceleration, my car will make a fairly high-pitched squeaking/squealing noise. It sounds like it's coming from under the car or perhaps the wheel areas, not under the hood. I do not believe it to be a belt issue. I can accelerate through the squeal, meaning the sound will disappear after I hit 4,000 RPM's or so. It ONLY happens when I hit the gas, not on deceleration, braking, or idling.
Any ideas on what to check?
Any ideas on what to check?
Melting Slicks
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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!
I have the same problem, I changed the belts, tenioner, pulleys, still squeeking. Now they tell me it could be the damper or the power steering pulley. Parts and labor about $700. And it's not 100% sure that's what the problem is. Last year I spent $500 changing parts for nothing. 
very fustrating. After I drive for about 10 miles and the engine, belts, pulleys are all warmed up it stops. And mine also squeels more when I accelerate. Gotta get it fixed............ it's embarassing !:o :o keep me posted if you find anything,, I'll do the same,,
very fustrating. After I drive for about 10 miles and the engine, belts, pulleys are all warmed up it stops. And mine also squeels more when I accelerate. Gotta get it fixed............ it's embarassing !:o :o keep me posted if you find anything,, I'll do the same,,
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Long Island New York
actually same deal here she screams a little then tick tick tick sound when Im driving after a while the sound goes away. Seems to do this on a cold start. ANYONE .... I heard about the Power steering pully issue too. Thanks God my brother in law is a high end sports car mechanic. I have been waiting this one out instead of just buying the parts on other mods that I want first
Last edited by 97BlckCpe; May 26, 2007 at 09:55 PM.
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Same problem, sound does not go away. The squeaking isn't really loud, I can't even hear it over the exhaust sometimes. Does anyone know what this might be. Had both belts changed and the ac idler pulley replaced. Tech said my harmonic balancer wasn't wobbling because I specifically told him to check.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Atlanta GA
actually same deal here she screams a little then tick tick tick sound when Im driving after a while the sound goes away. Seems to do this on a cold start. ANYONE .... I heard about the Power steering pully issue too. Thanks God my brother in law is a high end sports car mechanic. I have been waiting this one out instead of just buying the parts on other mods that I want firstThis is normally not a squeak, normally more like marbles in a can. The tick tick tick could be the same issue. When was the last time your differential fluid was changed?
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