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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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I hear it on acceleration (gets louder as I accelerate) and "whines" down as I let off the pedal. No noise (that I hear) at idle or when cruising and I take my foot off the pedal. (air/heat/radio are all off)

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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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I garuntee that it is coming from your speakers. It has something to do with your alternator.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Either your amp if u have a stereo system or your alternator. It whines when the bearings are going out.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999 Vette
I hear it on acceleration (gets louder as I accelerate) and "whines" down as I let off the pedal. No noise (that I hear) at idle or when cruising and I take my foot off the pedal. (air/heat/radio are all off)

Any thoughts on this noise?
Thanks.
I have the same problem and I told her I had the car first.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Thanks! How urgent is this to get fixed? Could I wait for my next oil change...in a couple weeks?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 1999 Vette
I hear it on acceleration (gets louder as I accelerate) and "whines" down as I let off the pedal. No noise (that I hear) at idle or when cruising and I take my foot off the pedal. (air/heat/radio are all off)

Any thoughts on this noise?
Thanks.

Whining problems:

Is it coming from the passenger side? If so it could be your wife, I know vie had this problem on occasion, I usually tell her to sit down shut up and hang on!!!!
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Is it coming from the passenger side? If so it could be your wife, I know vie had this problem on occasion, I usually tell her to sit down shut up and hang on!!!!
I would say this isn't a problem. In fact, I don't think it's a bearing either.
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When my alt started to whine, it took a dump two days later. I had to drive and keep it above 2000rpm or it would die. You should change it soon. Autozone rebuilds with lifetime warranty are a good cheap buy. My $0.02.
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