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Re: High Pitch Whine



I have a similar problem, and was told that it was my alternator (maybe a 
loose wire).  It hasn't really affected my driving though, just a really 
annoying noise....

nik
90 Jetta.


In a message dated 07/26/2001 3:17:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
vwnobby@norbertoluis.com writes:

<< The noise was there before I replaced the belt. That was actually part of 
the reason I replaced it. I'm not reall sure if it would be the power 
steering, only because it only happens at start-up, while the car is sitting 
idle. I was wondering if it could be something like the oil or water pump. 
Maybe it is the alternator. But why would it only happen at start-up?
 
 vwnobby@norbertoluis.com
  >>