I'm having a little problem. I get this odd ended whining noise upon some what "colder" start ups; over night garage sitting. After the car warms up a bit and drives, the sound just disappears. Could it have to do with the belt or the UR Crank pulley? It isn't high pitched (does that X the engine belt?), and it gets lower in pitch for example if you put the car in reverse. It's "medium" pitch. Almost close to the sound of a S/C, although I've only heard clips. Help? Could it be the belt? WWWHHIIINNNEEEE!

Thanks
Eric

 

My car recently started doing the same thing.. Im interested to see what this can be. I try explaining it to people and the best way I can is by what you just said. It sounds like a supercharger winding up.. It only when its cold also that it makes this sound.

 

^ dawg, problem solved, sort of. my car's transmission died as of today. fuck? yes...hard
hope all goes well man...good luck man
i'm praying for good-will...or else i'm gonna have to sell myself -_- or an arm at the least...3500+

 

Is the noise ampliefied when you turn the steering wheel but then goes away once the car is warm? If so, I had the same problem. The power steering pump needs to be changed.

 

ooohh mannnnn.. I better get to acura n have them check it out

 

i think we are having two different noises here, both on cold start ups...one seems to be the belt area which on mine was the crank pulley....others have a whine which seems to be the powersteering pump....

one noise is a squeak, the other is a whine....

 

they're everywhere
what "whine" from the power steering pump are you talking about? the recall?

 

my power steering has a hard time turning the wheel when the cars @ a stop........but that's covered under the warranty right? power train that is....