Funny whining sound

goose234 · 03-20-2006, 03:20 PM

When I start my truck up, there is a whining sound that starts out low pitched and as the truck warms up, the pitch gets higher and then slowly goes away after about ten minutes. It sounds like its coming from the passenger side, but I don't know from what component (that sounds technical !). I have a 22re with about 115,000 on it.

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Elvota · 03-20-2006, 08:29 PM

Although "funny whining sound" is very specifc, you may need to clarify a bit more.

You might be able to get closer to the cause by listening with a long screwdriver or better yet stethescope (spelling?) from your local auto shop. You can pin point sounds better that way.

Hope this helps point you in the right direction.

wjwerdna · 03-20-2006, 08:53 PM

if you kick it hard enough and yell, it should stop being funny, but it may still whine, if that is the case, its better to just ignore it

but on a serious note, just a guess, check pumps, anything that spins with a belt....
heres a real simple check, that anyone should do just because, check belt conditions and tensions.... sorry i dont have the specs, check haynes manual.... 12.99

keep us updated

Flash319 · 03-21-2006, 05:04 AM

Power steering pump. Mine does it to. When it is really cold it is worse. Mine has been doing it for years with no problems. Maybe try changing the fluid. I was running auto tranny fluid in mine.

calg3 · 03-21-2006, 05:17 AM

Well, is it a whirring sound or a whining sound? Whining could be belts, whirring could be your fan clutch.

8422r4Runner · 03-21-2006, 05:20 AM

It's a cold belt rubbing on a cold pully. Once both get hot, the belt warms up and (sticks) to it better so it don't yell. The inside of the belt will get a glaze to it and the problem will get worse (louder). I would check into it cause if it's the alt belt.....that's not good.

motoracer47 · 03-21-2006, 10:02 AM

really depends on the sound. i, like flash319, have a whine coming from my power steering pump. to tell if its the belts, or the pump itself, get some belt dressing, or wd40 works in a pinch to, and when you first start the truck on a cold day, pop the hood, hit all the belts with a little spray(on the contact side) and if its belts, that will make it go away temporarily. if the whine is still there, im thinking about 95% sure its your power steering pump.

Buck01 · 03-21-2006, 10:12 AM

I have a whine coming from the passenger side too....

but it's my wife!!! Still haven't figured out how to get rid of the problem yet : P

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Elvota Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,436	Although "funny whining sound" is very specifc, you may need to clarify a bit more. You might be able to get closer to the cause by listening with a long screwdriver or better yet stethescope (spelling?) from your local auto shop. You can pin point sounds better that way. Hope this helps point you in the right direction. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY visit the sticki chronicles

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wjwerdna Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,866	if you kick it hard enough and yell, it should stop being funny, but it may still whine, if that is the case, its better to just ignore it but on a serious note, just a guess, check pumps, anything that spins with a belt.... heres a real simple check, that anyone should do just because, check belt conditions and tensions.... sorry i dont have the specs, check haynes manual.... 12.99 keep us updated __________________ Andrew J W = WJwerdnA '99 4Runner SR5 - Pioneer MP3/IPod w/Infinity all around - lifted 2.5-3in susp. - 33's to fill the gap - sliders - ISR & Deckplate, yada yada - Satoshi - AIM:wjwerdna YotaTech Profile Custom Bumper Link for sale: ??? Nothing?

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calg3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Old Line State Posts: 1,042	Well, is it a whirring sound or a whining sound? Whining could be belts, whirring could be your fan clutch. __________________ 2006 Subaru Outback, miss my 4Runner! 2006 Mazda3, zoom, zoom... Look at my previous truck(s) in the Yotatech gallery: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=42494

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Buck01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 596	I have a whine coming from the passenger side too.... but it's my wife!!! Still haven't figured out how to get rid of the problem yet : P __________________ 94 Toyota Truck 4x4 22RE, 5 Speed 175,000 MOD's include High performance Head with bigger valves and cam, LC engineering Header and complete exhaust kit. I have upgraded headlights with the wiring harrness and Hella H4 allweather bulbs. lift shackels in the rear 3 inch BL

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03-21-2006, 05:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Flash319 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Barrie, Ontario CANADA Posts: 1,356	Power steering pump. Mine does it to. When it is really cold it is worse. Mine has been doing it for years with no problems. Maybe try changing the fluid. I was running auto tranny fluid in mine.

03-21-2006, 05:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
8422r4Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 131	It's a cold belt rubbing on a cold pully. Once both get hot, the belt warms up and (sticks) to it better so it don't yell. The inside of the belt will get a glaze to it and the problem will get worse (louder). I would check into it cause if it's the alt belt.....that's not good.

03-21-2006, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
motoracer47 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 212	really depends on the sound. i, like flash319, have a whine coming from my power steering pump. to tell if its the belts, or the pump itself, get some belt dressing, or wd40 works in a pinch to, and when you first start the truck on a cold day, pop the hood, hit all the belts with a little spray(on the contact side) and if its belts, that will make it go away temporarily. if the whine is still there, im thinking about 95% sure its your power steering pump.

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