Medium to high pitch whirring while accelerating

[dragon1124]

Good day all. I have just noticed a medium to high pitched whirring coming from the front end during acceleration. This happens from the front end of the vehicle. Whenever the accelerator is pressed I can hear this whirring. It even happens during regular turning of the front wheels. When I let off the accelerator it stops.

I have downloaded the tms and looked through them and havent found any noise troubleshooting unless I missed it. Any suggestions or ideas this might be?

 

[beanman1]

does it do it while you are sitting still if so check your radiator fan the clutch might be locked up or it might be loose belts or low power steering fluid

 

[cjkeeliii]

I've just noticed a similar noise from my m1008, but it goes away after the engine warms. Check these things:

proper belt tension
power steering fluid level
wingnuts on breather cover

Don't know what my problem is, but hope this helps you.

 

[dragon1124]

Beanman1, when I am sitting still the noise isn't there, I'll check the p.s fluid after my shift at work. Also, cj the noise is still there for me when the engine is hot

 

[MuleMac01]

only when you drive?? tell me if i'm wrong but front bearings going out?

 

[dragon1124]

I hope the bearings are not going bad, I've spent half the price I paid for this thing in repairs alone. I did check the power steering fluid though, and it's almost empty, have to go and get some more. Also the transmission fluid dipstick is showing to add a pint. Hopefully this will fix the noise. If something else major is going on with this cucv you'll see it on ebay lol.

 

[beanman1]

well there you go it will squel or make a whirrrllllling sound with no power steering fluid in it

 

[dragon1124]

Lol I feel dumb sometimes, I am so mechanically inclined it's not funny. Every vehicle I've owned would go to the mechanic at every noise or problem at all. This cucv I am learning to do things for myself with it. I would have never guesses that low power steering fluid would make that whirring noise during acceleration. And since I've never heard that before on any vehicle I've owned it's new to me. Thanks again for the advice everyone and we'll catch you on the flipside

 

[edpdx]

Lol I feel dumb sometimes, I am so mechanically inclined it's not funny. Every vehicle I've owned would go to the mechanic at every noise or problem at all. This cucv I am learning to do things for myself with it. I would have never guesses that low power steering fluid would make that whirring noise during acceleration. And since I've never heard that before on any vehicle I've owned it's new to me. Thanks again for the advice everyone and we'll catch you on the flipside

Did anyone find out what the trouble was? I am having the same issue. I know this is an old thread- hate when there is no resolution, but I just replaced the P/S pump/res. To be truthful, the noise was present BEFORE the P/S bracket broke, but now that I'm up and running, I'd like to chase that noise down.

Any ideas are appreciated.

 

[dougco1]

Did anyone find out what the trouble was? I am having the same issue. I know this is an old thread- hate when there is no resolution, but I just replaced the P/S pump/res. To be truthful, the noise was present BEFORE the P/S bracket broke, but now that I'm up and running, I'd like to chase that noise down.

Any ideas are appreciated.

The OP of that old thread had no fluid in his power steering pump thus causing his whirling noise. Your problem???

 

[LT67]

Good day all. I have just noticed a medium to high pitched whirring coming from the front end during acceleration. This happens from the front end of the vehicle. Whenever the accelerator is pressed I can hear this whirring. It even happens during regular turning of the front wheels. When I let off the accelerator it stops.

I have downloaded the tms and looked through them and havent found any noise troubleshooting unless I missed it. Any suggestions or ideas this might be?

That's usually your credit/debit card whining while waiting on something that needs fixed on your cucv. I'm quite familiar with it

 

[edpdx]

The OP of that old thread had no fluid in his power steering pump thus causing his whirling noise. Your problem???

Nope, not the P/S fluids. The whine was there before I changed bracket and P/S pump. I topped it off and worked the steering until clear fluid bled out of the low pressure hose. I'm headed out to see if it's:

1. U-joint
2. Rear wheel Bearings
3. Pinion Gear

Any other places to look for a whine... besides the parts swap meet?

Was hoping to beat the snow storm headed my way...