What's that sound?

esteem_lover · 4th April 2007, 18:21

There is normally a lock kind of thing when the turn is complete & your PS cuts off. (Excuse my non-tech talk). I had a problem with my bolero once. This lock was not functional & the steering would continue to work beyond its turning radius, until it touches something & then the sound will be there until i steer the other way.

vivekiny2k · 4th April 2007, 18:52

As far as I know, the cut off only happens with electrical PS, the hydraulic Ps continues the groaning.

what does siena have?

PS: even i have noticed the same in my car a few times (when it's quiet outside)

CheeseGuy · 9th April 2007, 12:26

When I am driving my new WagonR, the front tyre makes a sound like it is scratching against something. Nothing's visible though, how do I check it?
The sound is audible and more pronounced at speeds above 70kmph.
Any suggestion?

Roshun · 26th April 2007, 15:18

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Originally Posted by CheeseGuy

When I am driving my new WagonR, the front tyre makes a sound like it is scratching against something.
The sound is audible and more pronounced at speeds above 70kmph.

Is it a grinding / rumbling sort of noise which increases with speed? I'm assuming you've already checked your tyres throughly for any lodged stones/debris.

Try taking the car above 70kmph, shift to neutral and let it coast and listen for the sound. If it is present and decreases as you slow down, then I would suspect a worn wheel bearing. Also is the noise more when you turn slightly?

Put the car on the jack & hold the tyre at the top and bottom and try shaking it to check for play. If there is play - it's the wheel bearing - get it replaced, it's a two-hour job max. Check both front wheels.

Rgds,

ownerofazkaban · 3rd May 2007, 16:20

Many time, after I return home and the car is parked, just before I turn off the engine, there is a sound... like some motor started by itself ? What does it mean ?

It just starts off when ingine is idlying in neutral... can hear it very clearly when I step out to open the gate.

tsk1979 · 3rd May 2007, 16:22

Its the Fan, radiator fan. At idle its loud enough to be heard.

khanakbar · 12th May 2007, 00:50

I get a cheeee cheeeeee cheeeee noise from my Palio's front left tyre when the car is in motion. If I apply the brakes, even a small tap, the sound goes away and reappears as soon as the brakes are released and the car is accelerated. Can anyone pls tell me the possible problem?

cutdcrap · 14th May 2007, 11:52

Hi Guys,

I have a new esteem 1k on odo. after my first service, one fine day when I started the car, I heard a screech voice as I cranked the engine. When I raced the engine a bit, it grew louder. All this happened for no more than 3-4 seconds after which the sound disappeared. I again restarted the car and it was there. Left it like that for 10 minutes, and then it has never come after that.

BTW, my car was in neutral when I cranked the engine. It is similar to what i have heard in the old Indicas starting in the morning, and their screeching sound increases as they accelerate.

Havent spoken to dealer about it as yet. Is it normal or something to worry about, considering its a brand new car.

Please advise

n_aditya · 25th May 2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by cutdcrap

after my first service, one fine day when I started the car, I heard a screech voice as I cranked the engine. When I raced the engine a bit, it grew louder. All this happened for no more than 3-4 seconds after which the sound disappeared. I again restarted the car and it was there. Left it like that for 10 minutes, and then it has never come after that.

Get the timing belt checked. Looks like it is loose and the timing might be incorrect also. Go to a reputed workshop. This wouldnt take more than an hour to rectify.

speedmiester · 19th June 2007, 19:25

i get this weird sound when i accelerate very hard in 1st and 2nd gear. there is a loud thunk sound from under the hood

, once i ease on the gas, no probs.
can anyone point to the source of this sound

Jaggu · 19th June 2007, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedmiester

i get this weird sound when i accelerate very hard in 1st and 2nd gear. there is a loud thunk sound from under the hood

, once i ease on the gas, no probs.
can anyone point to the source of this sound

check engine and gear mounts and also for exhaust pipe/manifolds touching body

Maibaa · 16th August 2007, 13:01

Hello guys,

My brother owns a 3 week old Getz Prime GLX that has done around 700 kms and still not due for the first service.

From the past week or so, there is a soft creaking sound from the front left of the car when the gas pedal is pressed at slow speeds. The creaking sound can be heard everytime when the car changes speed due to the increase in acceleration. It sounds as if there is some part that needs some lubrication or grease.

Any ideas what this might be? Please advise.

ece2k2 · 16th August 2007, 13:15

Hi guys,

For the past 2 weeks, I am getting a low volume squeal noise (sounds like whistling) which comes from the car engine side. This noise comes only in the morning first drive and does not appear during the other times of the day. It does not come when the engine is idle. Characteristics of the noise are:

1. Noise comes during the complete morning first drive - around 7 minutes. Am not sure if the noise will come if I drive for more time though
2. Noise comes only when the car is in a gear and moving. The noise is like a high pitch whistle (very low volume) when giving throttle above 1500 RPM. Noise dies away like kkaakkkaaaarrrrrr sound when the engine moves from higher RPM to lower RPM when throttle is not given after inducing the noise.
3. Noise comes probably after revving the engine to 1500 RPM and above, when the car is put in gear. Below 1500 RPM, the noise is not audible
4. Pitch and volume of noise seems to be function of the throttle/RPM
5. I am getting this issue only after the 30000 KM service done recently

When I explained this issue to the RAC mechanic, he told me that the issue is because of hardened belt and he lubricated it. I did not get the noise for a couple of days after lubrication, but started getting it again. The mechanic also suggested to replace the belt during the next service, which is around 5 months away. Please let me know if this is safe enough.

Thanks & Regards,
Karthik.

superavi · 18th October 2007, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ece2k2

Hi guys,

The mechanic also suggested to replace the belt during the next service, which is around 5 months away. Please let me know if this is safe enough.

Thanks & Regards,
Karthik.

I think you should have changed it immediately. I know your query is 2 months old but I hope it is changed.
What belt is this? I hope you changed the timing belt at 60 k or 4 years whichever is earlier.

Superavi

cutdcrap · 19th October 2007, 20:55

Hi Guys,

My Esteem is 6 months old now, but it has a ritual of giving a continuous whistling sound under the hood in the first start of the day. I did mention it to the guy who serviced my car at MASS.

But this happens only on first start, and never then. It continues for about 5 seconds and then disappears.

Any solutions?

PS: Even if i take it to MASS it wont screech again since I have already cranked the engine for the day.

4th April 2007, 18:21	#31
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	There is normally a lock kind of thing when the turn is complete & your PS cuts off. (Excuse my non-tech talk). I had a problem with my bolero once. This lock was not functional & the steering would continue to work beyond its turning radius, until it touches something & then the sound will be there until i steer the other way.
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4th April 2007, 18:52	#32
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	As far as I know, the cut off only happens with electrical PS, the hydraulic Ps continues the groaning. what does siena have? PS: even i have noticed the same in my car a few times (when it's quiet outside)
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9th April 2007, 12:26	#33
CheeseGuy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 26 Thanked: Once	When I am driving my new WagonR, the front tyre makes a sound like it is scratching against something. Nothing's visible though, how do I check it? The sound is audible and more pronounced at speeds above 70kmph. Any suggestion?
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3rd May 2007, 16:20	#35
ownerofazkaban BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 458 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Many time, after I return home and the car is parked, just before I turn off the engine, there is a sound... like some motor started by itself ? What does it mean ? It just starts off when ingine is idlying in neutral... can hear it very clearly when I step out to open the gate.
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3rd May 2007, 16:22	#36
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	Its the Fan, radiator fan. At idle its loud enough to be heard.
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12th May 2007, 00:50	#37
khanakbar Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Sound from front tyre I get a cheeee cheeeeee cheeeee noise from my Palio's front left tyre when the car is in motion. If I apply the brakes, even a small tap, the sound goes away and reappears as soon as the brakes are released and the car is accelerated. Can anyone pls tell me the possible problem?
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14th May 2007, 11:52	#38
cutdcrap BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 10 Times	Hi Guys, I have a new esteem 1k on odo. after my first service, one fine day when I started the car, I heard a screech voice as I cranked the engine. When I raced the engine a bit, it grew louder. All this happened for no more than 3-4 seconds after which the sound disappeared. I again restarted the car and it was there. Left it like that for 10 minutes, and then it has never come after that. BTW, my car was in neutral when I cranked the engine. It is similar to what i have heard in the old Indicas starting in the morning, and their screeching sound increases as they accelerate. Havent spoken to dealer about it as yet. Is it normal or something to worry about, considering its a brand new car. Please advise
	() Thanks

19th June 2007, 19:25	#40
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,457 Thanked: 7,038 Times	i get this weird sound when i accelerate very hard in 1st and 2nd gear. there is a loud thunk sound from under the hood, once i ease on the gas, no probs. can anyone point to the source of this sound
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16th August 2007, 13:01	#42
Maibaa BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 308 Thanked: 92 Times View My Garage	Hello guys, My brother owns a 3 week old Getz Prime GLX that has done around 700 kms and still not due for the first service. From the past week or so, there is a soft creaking sound from the front left of the car when the gas pedal is pressed at slow speeds. The creaking sound can be heard everytime when the car changes speed due to the increase in acceleration. It sounds as if there is some part that needs some lubrication or grease. Any ideas what this might be? Please advise.
	() Thanks

16th August 2007, 13:15	#43
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 357 Times	Sound from Siena in cold mornings - advice requested! Hi guys, For the past 2 weeks, I am getting a low volume squeal noise (sounds like whistling) which comes from the car engine side. This noise comes only in the morning first drive and does not appear during the other times of the day. It does not come when the engine is idle. Characteristics of the noise are: 1. Noise comes during the complete morning first drive - around 7 minutes. Am not sure if the noise will come if I drive for more time though 2. Noise comes only when the car is in a gear and moving. The noise is like a high pitch whistle (very low volume) when giving throttle above 1500 RPM. Noise dies away like kkaakkkaaaarrrrrr sound when the engine moves from higher RPM to lower RPM when throttle is not given after inducing the noise. 3. Noise comes probably after revving the engine to 1500 RPM and above, when the car is put in gear. Below 1500 RPM, the noise is not audible 4. Pitch and volume of noise seems to be function of the throttle/RPM 5. I am getting this issue only after the 30000 KM service done recently When I explained this issue to the RAC mechanic, he told me that the issue is because of hardened belt and he lubricated it. I did not get the noise for a couple of days after lubrication, but started getting it again. The mechanic also suggested to replace the belt during the next service, which is around 5 months away. Please let me know if this is safe enough. Thanks & Regards, Karthik.
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19th October 2007, 20:55	#45
cutdcrap BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 10 Times	Hi Guys, My Esteem is 6 months old now, but it has a ritual of giving a continuous whistling sound under the hood in the first start of the day. I did mention it to the guy who serviced my car at MASS. But this happens only on first start, and never then. It continues for about 5 seconds and then disappears. Any solutions? PS: Even if i take it to MASS it wont screech again since I have already cranked the engine for the day.
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