Toyota Avensis Whining noise when cold

ncc98071

Hi

I have a 01 avensis d4d, that when its started first most mornings, there can be a whining sound from it for first few minutes,

When this noise happens and I am driving , if I put car into neutral, noise stops straight away.

Also when the noise happens if lights are on, notice they getting a lot dimmer when noise is happening, this is lights on dash, and also headlights.


Any ideas

Have been told my fanbelts etc are not loose

Thanks for your time

enda1

Sounds like an alternator issue.

You haven't had to have it jumper have you?

ncc98071

no

Year ago, battery went in it and had it replaced
But starting fine since then


If it is alternator, I can get that replaced cheap enough i think?

ncc98071

this has been happening for along time now, just getting on my nerves lately

Henry Ford III

Fan belt?

ncc98071

Was told before by mechanic that all belts are fine
Will get them to check again maybe


Thanks all for help

Avns1s

I would suggest getting the belts checked. They can whine when they age. It could be that the alternator is slipping a bit causing the whine and the dimming of the lights. It is also possible that the bearings are beginning to go on the alternator and are causing the belt to slip as they tighten on the alternator shaft.

Your mechanic should easily be able to check both.

ncc98071

Cheers for help


Will be weekend after next before I can get it checked
So will let you know what it was