Engine Chirp

[David S.]

For the last week when I start my Explorer, there is a loud chirping sound. I first thought is was the belt. Replaced it but it still makes the sound. My next thought is a pulley or starter motor. Anyone have a similar problem?

 

[01EB5.0]

my mom's 94 ford van has a HORRABLE chirp...it happenes all the time now..when you oil the idler pully it quiets, but returns shortly

 

[Alec]

I have a chirp now also. It used to happen on very cold starts and go away after about 30 seconds. Now it stays all the time.

It is the belt, a pulley, or what? I hope it's nothing serious. I have to go to the dealer soon for some collision repair (dumb *****! sorry), so I might ask them about it.

 

[thegoon543]

i have the same chirping noise on mine. however, after the engine warms up, it stops for some reason. i have reason to believe that it's the sepentine belt, but im not quite sure.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

I don't know if this helps, but in my case, it's just the oil filter. I brought my Explorer in for service a few months ago and it chirped every time I start the engine after the service. I didn't really care because my mom's '94 Chrysler Town & Country does that all the time because of a loose belt. Anyways...when it was time for an oil change, I bought Purolator's most expensive one (which was like $4??) and changed the oil myself. Now the chirping stopped!! Here's a little web site on the oil filters:

http://members.nbci.com/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html

I hope this helps and good luck fixing that chirp.

 

[dwnthehatch]

My 98 OHV just started making the chirping noise. It isn't the belts or the alternator. It's coming from the rear pass. side of the car. I read another thread that it may be theDead Link Removed Please help...

 

[dwnthehatch]

Well here's a pic of the sensor from my service CD. I'll order it tomorrow and see how it goes.