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Tywhiteguy
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Strange noise when idling

Postby Tywhiteguy » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:07 am

Just noticed this terrible noise when idling in drive. I’m assuming it has something to do with the pulleys or belts but I don’t have the expertise. It doesn’t happen every time I drive but when it does it’s embarrassing. When I go to neutral it makes no such noise. Here’s the video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/5HPeWBEIgvs
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Re: Strange noise when idling

Postby bumblebee » Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:18 am

We had one similar to this a few months ago on the forum , from memory it was the automatic belt tensioner on the serpentine belt.
It might be a very wise idea to get the car to a decent mechanic asap

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Re: Strange noise when idling

Postby CJVR08 » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:11 am

Yea usually that or fan belt slipping

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Re: Strange noise when idling

Postby bumblebee » Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:17 pm

The lancer doesn't have a "fan belt" it has a serpentine belt
The fans are Electronically control via the ECU

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Re: Strange noise when idling

Postby awood » Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:49 pm

Maybe a better vid of the engine bay area?
Where the sound is coming from.

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Re: Strange noise when idling

Postby Tywhiteguy » Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:45 pm

It’s definitely in the engine bay, that’s the thing it doesn’t happen every day and only in drive so if I’m somewhere where I can safely leave it in drive and put the parking brake on I’ll hop out and get a quick video
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