Squealing sound when cold
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Squealing sound when cold
Hey guys, as some of you may know I just purchased a 04 LS430 with around 13.5K on the odo. The car is perfect in every way except for this squealing sound that occurs when the car is first started in the morning. It then starts to fade away after the car starts to warm up. But now I was just sitting at a light and I could here a very faint squealing sound.
Anyone know what this is? Is it the fan belt? Also is this anything I should be concerned about?
Anyone know what this is? Is it the fan belt? Also is this anything I should be concerned about?
Lead Lap
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I'm thinking power steering issue. Thats usually the loud, inconsistent, mostly on startup, noise you hear. Check your power steering fluid. After you do that....
Try starting the car and when it makes the squealing noise, turn your wheel. What happens? Does it seem to affect the squealing?
Try starting the car and when it makes the squealing noise, turn your wheel. What happens? Does it seem to affect the squealing?
Lead Lap
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I'm not a mechnic, but since the car has very low mileage for an 04', it's probably been garaged for most of it's life. Not being used can also cause issues as seals and gaskets often need to be lubricated to keep from drying out/cracking. If your steering fluid is low, you might have a small leak somewhere. Don't attempt to use those fluids you see that promise to "Stop Leaks". I've been told they can do more harm then good and should only be used as a last ditch effort to make a car go putt putt a few more miles. but then again..i'm not a mechanic.
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Driver School Candidate
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From: CA
I'm thinking power steering issue. Thats usually the loud, inconsistent, mostly on startup, noise you hear. Check your power steering fluid. After you do that....
Try starting the car and when it makes the squealing noise, turn your wheel. What happens? Does it seem to affect the squealing?
Try starting the car and when it makes the squealing noise, turn your wheel. What happens? Does it seem to affect the squealing?
Lead Lap
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From: Ca
Is the squeal consistent. Or does it change pitch and tone?
Does it change when you shift from P to Drive or Reverse?
It could be a belt. They are known to squeak.
Have you tried to locate where under the hood it is coming from? That might help. I would certainly get your new car checked out before you do some damage to it by driving it around.
Does it change when you shift from P to Drive or Reverse?
It could be a belt. They are known to squeak.
Have you tried to locate where under the hood it is coming from? That might help. I would certainly get your new car checked out before you do some damage to it by driving it around.
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 44
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From: CA
Is the squeal consistent. Or does it change pitch and tone?
Does it change when you shift from P to Drive or Reverse?
It could be a belt. They are known to squeak.
Have you tried to locate where under the hood it is coming from? That might help. I would certainly get your new car checked out before you do some damage to it by driving it around.
Does it change when you shift from P to Drive or Reverse?
It could be a belt. They are known to squeak.
Have you tried to locate where under the hood it is coming from? That might help. I would certainly get your new car checked out before you do some damage to it by driving it around.
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