[inder_s1]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

If the sound was due to the lower arm bush, then you should be hearing it on all bad patches, irrespective of steering position.

This sound sounds more like a CV joint issue. Please check if the drive shaft boot on the LH side is in good condition (Both inner and outer).

Thank you for the reply.

This sound actually comes on all bad patches and while turning left or right. But will check on the drive shaft as well and update.

[StrangeWizard]

Cross posting from my ownership review :

"Guys I need help.

The alternator screeching noise is back! Few days
back I started the car and it goes khurrrrrrrrrr.
This time I think it is more loud and irritating then
the previous time.

It comes on when I switch on the ac. Also,
sometimes without ac or with ac while driving, if I
have to brake and downshift to 2nd or 1st gear,
this noise comes on again.

Now what should I do? The alternator belt was
changed about a month back only.
Hope not an expensive issue.
Cheers. "

[di1in]

My OHC 1.5exi has a whistle coming from the front left wheel.. it happens when I accelerate, and after crossing humps (not on the leading slope, but on the falling one only). There car also moves slightly to the left, even after alignment was done twice. Any idea as to what's happening here?

[autocrat]

Originally Posted by di1in

My OHC 1.5exi has a whistle coming from the front left wheel.. it happens when I accelerate, and after crossing humps (not on the leading slope, but on the falling one only). There car also moves slightly to the left, even after alignment was done twice. Any idea as to what's happening here?

How many kms has your car done after last suspension overhaul? May be the suspension bushings are worn out, or shocks need to be replaced. The pulling to left side can be due to several reasons - worn out suspension, alignment, tyre pressure difference, binding brakes.. Rule out all simple causes before making expensive changes.

[di1in]

Originally Posted by autocrat

How many kms has your car done after last suspension overhaul? May be the suspension bushings are worn out, or shocks need to be replaced. The pulling to left side can be due to several reasons - worn out suspension, alignment, tyre pressure difference, binding brakes.. Rule out all simple causes before making expensive changes.

Suspension overhaul was done 2 years ago. I have since changed he bushings in front at the beginning of this year.

Another thing that i forgot to mention earlier is that the front tire is getting worn out pretty quick. A mech checked it out today, and said that the lower arm is bent and it needs to be changed. This is the second time that arm is getting changed..

[autocrat]

Originally Posted by di1in

Suspension overhaul was done 2 years ago. I have since changed he bushings in front at the beginning of this year.

Another thing that i forgot to mention earlier is that the front tire is getting worn out pretty quick. A mech checked it out today, and said that the lower arm is bent and it needs to be changed. This is the second time that arm is getting changed..

Do you drive on particularly rough roads? Normally its not easy to bend the lower arm - needs a very strong impact. Change asap, you will have to invest in new tyre also if there is excessive uneven wear.

[Hashim]

Originally Posted by StrangeWizard

Cross posting from my ownership review :

"Guys I need help.

The alternator screeching noise is back! Few days
back I started the car and it goes khurrrrrrrrrr.
This time I think it is more loud and irritating then
the previous time.

It comes on when I switch on the ac. Also,
sometimes without ac or with ac while driving, if I
have to brake and downshift to 2nd or 1st gear,
this noise comes on again.

Now what should I do? The alternator belt was
changed about a month back only.
Hope not an expensive issue.
Cheers. "

As you said the alternator belt was changed a month back, all it needs is adjustment. A new belt is stiff and when used run for sometime it becomes slightly loose and needs minor adjustment again and then it remains good for quite long. Do get it adjusted as quick as possible otherwise it will damage the pulley.

You might also need to adjust AC compressor for screeching sound when turning on AC.

[StrangeWizard]

Originally Posted by Hashim

As you said the alternator belt was changed a month back, all it needs is adjustment. A new belt is stiff and when used run for sometime it becomes slightly loose and needs minor adjustment again and then it remains good for quite long. Do get it adjusted as quick as possible otherwise it will damage the pulley.

You might also need to adjust AC compressor for screeching sound when turning on AC.

Hey thanks. I got it rectified a couple of days back.
The mechanic tightened the belt with some rod and the sound vanished. He gave the same explanation which you gave in your post.

[di1in]

Originally Posted by autocrat

Do you drive on particularly rough roads? Normally its not easy to bend the lower arm - needs a very strong impact. Change asap, you will have to invest in new tyre also if there is excessive uneven wear.

Not really rough roads.

I had the mech check it out again, and he had to change the bearings, and bush (3rd time) as well. He says that 195/55/R15 is too tough on the OHC.

[thoma]

Can anyone help me out on this one.

What sound : A faint sizzling like sound; like some loose connection or short circuit.
When : When the ignition key is in the on position, continues occasionally
When it dies : Definitely when the key is turned back; or when the engine is turned on it is not audible but might be present
What it is not : The hizzing sound of fuel pump
How much : Feeble and difficult to identify in a noisy environment; but audible in my garage.
Where : Inside the cabin; audible from the driver's seat; could not identify further; guess it's from inside the dashboard
Which car : Baleno
What I fear : A loose connection somewhere in the electrical; but couldn't even that lead to a major short circuit?
What else : One of the LED that lights up the climate control display conked off a few days before a check engine light came on . Now this has come back to normal (don't know how!) and ever since, no engine malfunction light.
Further : The CEL flashed code 14 when grounded.

Thanks in advance.

[thoma]

Originally Posted by thoma

Where : Inside the cabin; audible from the driver's seat; could not identify further; guess it's from inside the dashboard

I took out the flap under the steering and checked for the sizzling sound. A small motor, which oscillates the temperature regulator flap is the culprit. The working of the links are such that once the oscillation reaches the extreme point, the link travels in the reverse direction. It just doesn't seems to get stable at the extreme most point and is constantly trying to stabilize. Does not happen always.

No short circuit. Nothing serious. Relieved.

[ishotmydog]

Hey Guys, i have a 1.4 TDCI Ford Fiesta. Its only about 4 months old and I've done about 6,000 kms. Lately, while going over potholes and speed bumps there is a noise, which is more of a squeak which comes out of the rear suspension on both the sides.

Is there something i need to worry about or is it just a small niggle?

[Honda Monk]

Originally Posted by ishotmydog

while going over potholes and speed bumps there is a noise, which is more of a squeak which comes out of the rear suspension on both the sides.

I am having the same sound but only from front left strut location. I am also having a new suspension perhaps in my old honda city.

[hellmet]

At parking speeds only, there is a tink-tink sound like what comes from a ghungroo, from the front driver-side wheel. As soon as I cross about 25kmph, it vanishes. You can't hear it with the windows rolled up, but is pretty audible windows rolled down.

I took it to the Chevy 'service' center but as usual they're deaf and can't hear it (The KUN guys here in Hyderabad are pathetic).

Anybody here hear anything like this before? I checked the discs and they don't seem loose. I hope it's nothing that would affect the safety of the passengers as I've been continuing to drive the vehicle around. Suggestions for a good mechanic are also very welcome!

Mods, please merge with an existing thread if necessary. Thanks!

[Samir Taheer]

Originally Posted by hellmet

At parking speeds only, there is a tink-tink sound like what comes from a ghungroo, from the front driver-side wheel.
Thanks!

As silly as it sounds have you checked the tyres? There could be something like a stone or nail stuck in the thread! Its happened to me before!