Hello all,
Just wondering what could cause engine whiney noise (sounds like super charger noise)
it only happens on low gear driving... 1st thru 2nd gear.
i have a/t

i currently have 80000 miles on the car

 

I have it too, only noticeable when im driving slow. I have 6mt @ 67k
Im thinking a bearing somewhere or maybe alternator whine but i've been too busy to investigate.

 

I heard that it was a belt tensioner, but I could be wrong... Mine does it too.

 

make sure its not ur streering pump, and check the fluid level also

 

even if u arent turning it could still be that?

 

i am also having the same problem .. i change the timing belt and water pump. i was told it was the a/c tensioner and the power steering. 04 tl 62k.

 

yes, if worn out, or pump has a bad bearing, it will be loud enough to hear even at idle.
id be able to tell u whats whining if i was in front of the car looking and listening...its hard to point out a noise from here lol...just giving you possibilities.
example, when the accessory tensioner gets lose it will rattle, make squeeky noises etc.

so if its a continous whine, im almost positive its the steering pump going bad. im just speaking from my own experience with every possible noise that came outta my engine bay lol.

you still gotta check for urself though...i can't be too sure. but let us know what you find

 

My car has the same whine as the op, I doubt it's the p/s pump as described by you since it only happens in 1st & 2nd gears.. so you wouldn't be able to hear it standing in front of the car. It really does sound like a faint supercharger sound. Subscribed - curious to know toooo.

 

Yes i the whine is only common in 1st and 2nd gear, and sometimes its not even thier. And i only have 15k miles i dont think its a p/s failure