SSR V8-6.0L VIN H (2006)
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Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
Diagnostic Aids
The drive belts will not cause the whine.
If the whine is intermittent, verify that it is not the accessory drive components by varying their loads, making sure they are operating to their
maximum capacity. An overcharged air conditioning (A/C) system, a power steering system restriction or the incorrect fluid, or a failing generator are
suggested items to inspect.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This test is to verify that the whine is being caused by the accessory drive components. Remove the drive belts and operate the engine for a few
seconds. This will verify if the whining noise is related to the accessory drive component. With the drive belts removed, the water pump will not