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Whining sound from under van only when i push the gas.

What is the whining sound coming from my 1988 g20 van that only occurs when i accelerate?

  • Anonymous May 05, 2009

    It could be a speedomiter wire if it happens slow hen faster as you go along

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The serpentine belt is the most common cause for whining sound when accelerating, try to understand if noise is coming from serpentine belt.

Also check power steering belt under steering column, and also the rotor and chain, thei do not make whining noise , but can make noise when accelerating.

The belt is first suspect.

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