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Intermittent squeal/whine no other symptoms

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Old 10-30-18, 05:42 AM
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Default Intermittent squeal/whine no other symptoms

I know playing guess that sound over the internet isn’t easy. Especially when I can’t get a recording. I never know when it will do it. First time was in August. Then nothing until once in September then suddenly multiple times yesterday. No other problems not happening only at certain times the best description I can give is when you’re tryinv to squirt washer fluid on windshield but you’re out? You know that weird sound, it’s very similar to that. One time yesterday when it did it, I turned the car off and got out and I could still here some noise but it was getting quieter quickly. Rough ideas? I don’t wanna be driving 75 mph to work to suddenly go dead or something scary on highway.
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I'm guessing the drive belt is slipping on a pulley. The tensioner might need to be tightened or the belt needs replacing.
Wildcard: Power steering fluid is low.
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Originally Posted by John U
I'm guessing the drive belt is slipping on a pulley. The tensioner might need to be tightened or the belt needs replacing.
Wildcard: Power steering fluid is low.

thank you!! The fact there is no rhyme nor reason to when it happens (in drive, in park, idle, moving) it has me stumped. I also considered the power steering fluid/pump. Thanks for the feedback.
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