Strange sound from the Bonnet of Esteem

esteemer · 7th July 2009, 08:30

Some sort of chidchid sound has been coming from the bonnet of the Esteem for the past few days. Till today, it was hardly audible, but this morning it has got much louder. Wanted to ask, is this because of rain? Or is it a serious problem somewhere in the engine>??

EDIT: Read in the What Sound thread that this noise is from the engine belt, due to cold starts. So, is there a need of inspection by the MASS, or is it normal? (The noise intrigues me a lot, because it reminds me of the old Indicas and same sort of vehicles- No offence to Indica owners)

mithun · 7th July 2009, 09:21

Needs details like how much KMS have you done & how old is your car...

beejay · 7th July 2009, 09:27

Does the noise disappear when you accelerate,
Could be the timing belt.

esteemer · 7th July 2009, 09:48

Well, the car has run about 20,000 kms and is some 2years old. Is in a pretty good condition with timely services.

And yes, the noise does decrease a bit on accelerating.

gpa · 7th July 2009, 10:15

From what you have mentioned, it does seem like the timing belt has worn out. But 20,000 kms is far too early for a wirn out timing belt. These usually last about 70,000-80,000 kms. Get it checked at a M.A.S.S.

esteemer · 7th July 2009, 10:18

Thanks for the replys people. I'm asking about its normality because I hear the same noise from lots of cars here in Haldia.
Yes, the car will be going to the service station, maybe today or tomorrow.
Once again, thanks.

esteem_lover · 7th July 2009, 10:18

Tighten your AC/Alternator belts or replace them, you should be fine. No need to touch timing belt at 20k kms.

alpha1 · 7th July 2009, 10:56

Timing belts are usually enclosed, and are not exposed to vagaries of nature.
As esteem_lover puts it - it could be ac/alternator/power steering belt.

But I am not sure about your "chid-chid" description.
Usually the belts give a long screeching noise when they are worn out.

esteemer · 7th July 2009, 11:13

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Originally Posted by alpha1

But I am not sure about your "chid-chid" description.
Usually the belts give a long screeching noise when they are worn out.

Well, its sort of a "discontinuous" screeching sound, meaning that the screeching has many split second pauses in between.

esteemer · 9th July 2009, 16:24

Update: The Maruti authorized station says that its just due to cold starts and will happen during monsoons.

Wanted to ask, does this thing happen only in MPFIs? Because our carb 800 has run for 10 years without any such noise...

nitrous · 9th July 2009, 17:08

No, it happens with only monkeys of Maruti Authorized Service stations in Haldia, WB.

Check if your belt is frayed. Ask them to check tension as per service manual and tighten if needed.

7th July 2009, 08:30	#1
esteemer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 25 Times	Strange sound from the Bonnet of Esteem Some sort of chidchid sound has been coming from the bonnet of the Esteem for the past few days. Till today, it was hardly audible, but this morning it has got much louder. Wanted to ask, is this because of rain? Or is it a serious problem somewhere in the engine>?? EDIT: Read in the What Sound thread that this noise is from the engine belt, due to cold starts. So, is there a need of inspection by the MASS, or is it normal? (The noise intrigues me a lot, because it reminds me of the old Indicas and same sort of vehicles- No offence to Indica owners) Last edited by esteemer : 7th July 2009 at 08:33.
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7th July 2009, 09:21	#2
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Needs details like how much KMS have you done & how old is your car...
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7th July 2009, 09:27	#3
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Does the noise disappear when you accelerate, Could be the timing belt.
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7th July 2009, 09:48	#4
esteemer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 25 Times	Well, the car has run about 20,000 kms and is some 2years old. Is in a pretty good condition with timely services. And yes, the noise does decrease a bit on accelerating.
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7th July 2009, 10:15	#5
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	From what you have mentioned, it does seem like the timing belt has worn out. But 20,000 kms is far too early for a wirn out timing belt. These usually last about 70,000-80,000 kms. Get it checked at a M.A.S.S.
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7th July 2009, 10:18	#6
esteemer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 25 Times	Thanks for the replys people. I'm asking about its normality because I hear the same noise from lots of cars here in Haldia. Yes, the car will be going to the service station, maybe today or tomorrow. Once again, thanks.
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7th July 2009, 10:18	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Tighten your AC/Alternator belts or replace them, you should be fine. No need to touch timing belt at 20k kms.
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7th July 2009, 10:56	#8
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,095 Thanked: 2,605 Times	Timing belts are usually enclosed, and are not exposed to vagaries of nature. As esteem_lover puts it - it could be ac/alternator/power steering belt. But I am not sure about your "chid-chid" description. Usually the belts give a long screeching noise when they are worn out.
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9th July 2009, 16:24	#10
esteemer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139 Thanked: 25 Times	Update: The Maruti authorized station says that its just due to cold starts and will happen during monsoons. Wanted to ask, does this thing happen only in MPFIs? Because our carb 800 has run for 10 years without any such noise...
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9th July 2009, 17:08	#11
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	No, it happens with only monkeys of Maruti Authorized Service stations in Haldia, WB. Check if your belt is frayed. Ask them to check tension as per service manual and tighten if needed.
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