[snunicycler]

04 4x4 xe automatic
High pitched noise, sounds like Chewbacca is under my hood (or like the old rusty gate swinging open at my grandma's house). Here's a video link: https://youtu.be/0KDtTfgt-Rg

It does this whether I'm moving or stationary, turning or traveling straight, rpms don't really seem to do anything predictable. Sometimes accelerating from dead stop makes it go away briefly but other times it just gets louder.

I've got power steering fluid in the reservoir, could maybe use a bit more but I wouldn't say I'm low or anything. It does seem to be a lot quieter after driving for about 30 minutes, but it moaned the entire time I was driving to work and back (heard when going slowly and parking).

Thanks!

 

[snunicycler]

Oh that's cool, the link apparently embedded the video in the post. Enjoy! And tell me what it is!

 

[putzee52]

Could it be a bad bearing on one of pulleys or tensioners? Can you describe the location a little better?

 

[snunicycler]

Ok update: I JUST came back in (literally typing with greasy hands).
Took the 1st two belts off last night and the bearings seemed ok (I'm no expert but they spun easily and quietly). I replaced the power steering belt and pulley (kinda, just got the tension close) and started it without the ac hooked up. No noise other than a chirp from the ps tension pulley that I didn't get exact. It was dark so I sprayed the ac pulley with some pb blaster and let it sit over night.

This morning I got the tension on everything as close as I could, trying to be careful not to over tighten them. Just buttoned it back up and stated it and I hear a FAINT whistle but only for a little bit. I imagine it will start up again in the future but it is drivable for now. I'll call it good for now and just keep an eye on it.

Time for a shower!