That's exactly the noise my car makes! Took off the alternator power connector then re-plugged it back in, and the noise changed, pointed me to the alternator as likely cause, I changed the water pump 1 yr ago, and so I had high conf. it was not the water pump, your situation can be diff. Changed the alternator today, and noise is gone. Noise could be any device on the serp belt; have to isolate the device.
You probably have another 20-50 miles left before it shuts off completely and relies on the battery to power up and drain it. Mine was sounding the same after 30 mph I hear something break it was like one of those sound when a metal fan propeller breaks, it’s at the shop getting it replaced.
How can an alt be bad if it just whines and makes beaeing noises during hot days. It starts right up. No problem with electrical components. Idk can someone explain why an alt starts up 24/7 but whines
Same sound on my honda civic 2006, and I thought it was a bad pulley or the serpentine belt 😅. Thanks for the video man. Update: I took my civic to the shop and what was making that sound was the water pumb. If you this noise on your car you don't have too long untill it breaks.
@@oldvillage7681 The mechanics told me that the Freewheel pulley of the alternator is blocked and that's why I was wondering if this can make grinding noises with AC on.
@tsauces I bought an older Camry recently, that was maintained very well from the original owner. He had receipts for just about everything, even a new timing belt/water pump done just last year. I'm wondering if they did the belt without changing the tensioner, which would be stupid because the tensioner usually comes with the kit.
