Low pitched wailing noise
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Car: 1987 Firebird
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Low pitched wailing noise
im like lost at this point, I just started hearing this low pitched wailing noise when I’m driving. When I turn the car on it loud and when I put it in gear it stops for a second when xomes back in shorter “bursts” but never completely goes away and it’s gotten louder. Thoughts?
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Re: Low pitched wailing noise
A $3 Harbor Freight stethoscope will help you pinpoint the source.
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Re: Low pitched wailing noise
You can even use a long screwdriver/pry bar held up to your ear. Set it against the water pump, alternator, p/s pump, etc and see where the sound is the loudest. Since you said it happens on start up, I'm going to guess the sound changes with engine RPM, not vehicle speed.
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From: Meriden, CT 06451
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Re: Low pitched wailing noise
Married? Could it be your nagging mother-in-law? Or your girlfriend?
You are starting to hear her - even when she's not around.
You are starting to hear her - even when she's not around.
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