Chef's E39 530d

[ChefDJ]

It seems as if all the get togethers are held in Joburg. Why don't we have the next one in Pretoria?

There have been a couple, I think. But I agree

 

[Jeremy]

Chef sorry for the off topic, however how often do the fanatics hav braai's? is there one planned for anytime soon?

Not too sure. Start a thread and ask :rollsmile:

i think i will, maybe we should plan a family day? i know us reno boys have one planned fo the 1st of June... maybe we could plan another one, or if you guys want, everyone is welcome to join, sorry for off topic... :sorry:

 

[ChefDJ]

Start a thread dude

 

[ChefDJ]

Hi all

As the title suggests, I have a slight whining problem with my car. After the first morning start, whether I pull away or just softly press in the accelerator in park, at around 1000-1500 rpm there is a very loud whine that comes from under the bonnet somewhere. As soon as I pass that range of rpm the whine disappears and doesn't return until the following first-morning start.

Any ideas before going out and seeking professional (costly) help?

Thanks a mil guys :thumbs:

 

[OppositeLockMT]

My uneducated guess is that it's the alternator :fencelook:

 

[RAArmstrong]

Had something like this happen in the Golf, turned out to be a seized alternator bearing

 

[Ralf*]

My uneducated guess is that it's the alternator :fencelook:

+1

possibly also one of the tensioner pulleys bearings, but more likely to be alternator bearings

 

[Jandre]

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that it is the nut holding the steering wheel.


:biglol::biglol::biglol:

I'm sorry Chef, I just had to.

And on a more serious note, I hope you get it sorted soon.

 

[Flash-Gordon]

My uneducated guess is that it's the alternator :fencelook:

+1

possibly also one of the tensioner pulleys bearings, but more likely to be alternator bearings

+1! Also had the same noise, replaced tensioner pulley and it was gone. The old one's bearings were shot!! Also just had the noise on start-up in the mornings.

Hope you get it sorted:thumbs:

 

[SP33DYV]

You have a female car. They always whine when you wake them up early in the morning.:rollsmile:












Tensioner pulleys or slipping serpentine belt.

 

[Schmetzi]

I hope it's an inexpensive fix...

 

[SP33DYV]

Tensioner pulleys are relatively inexpensive, but if not looked at can leave you stranded.

 

[ChefDJ]

So more than likely either the tensioner pulley or alternator problem? :bangdesk::bangdesk::bangdesk:

 

[SP33DYV]

So more than likely either the tensioner pulley or alternator problem? :bangdesk::bangdesk::bangdesk:

Tensioner pulleys are more likely.

 

[ChefDJ]

If I may just add... :fencelook:
The whine sounds like it's made from air :fencelook: Like lots of air being compressed through a small gap if I can put it that way
Just 2c :fencelook:

 

[RAArmstrong]

Perhaps a recording would help? :fencelook:

 

[SP33DYV]

Could be that the belt is slipping and the actual tensioner needs replacement.

 

[OppositeLockMT]

I remember some time ago my tensioner pulley was going, everytime I would start the car up there was an audible whine. I just said it's my supercharger warming up. :fencelook:

 

[Flash-Gordon]

I remember some time ago my tensioner pulley was going, everytime I would start the car up there was an audible whine. I just said it's my supercharger warming up. :fencelook:

:biglol::roflol:

 

[Dippies]

My uneducated guess is that it's the alternator :fencelook:

+1

possibly also one of the tensioner pulleys bearings, but more likely to be alternator bearings

+1 :thumbs: