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Old 02-03-02, 10:27 AM
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I have just purchased a 93 es 300. When you initially start the car it has a loud whining noise that improves as the engine warms up. Th higher pitched whine becomes lower and more quiet . It takes approximately 10-12 minutes. Any ideas of the problem? Is this normal?
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Explain more on how this whining sound is. To me...it sounds like your serpentine belts need to be changed.
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Power steering pump?? Cold fluid (or lack of fluid) may be more of a factor in a higher mileage ES300. Check and see if it is up to the proper level, cold.
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