Hi guys,
I'm having an issue with a noise that's causing me some concern. I have an '07 Caliber SE, manual transmission, 1.8L. The noise started when I replaced the alternator. I originally replaced the alternator due to the decoupler pulley, but the alternator itself also needed to be replaced. The noise is a high pitched whine, not like the turbo noise I have read about, and only occurs when the vehicle is in gear and I accelerate. First and second gear are faint, but the faster I go the louder it gets; there is no pitch change. When going 70+ it sounds like I'm going to murder my vehicle and there is a "humming" feeling in my pedals and steering wheel. If I push in the clutch a toe's length while still pushing in the gas pedal the noise stays. There is no reaction when I downshift or idle. This issue only happens when I push in the gas pedal and in gear. Has anyone had this problem or have an idea of what the issue may be? Thank you so much!
I'm having an issue with a noise that's causing me some concern. I have an '07 Caliber SE, manual transmission, 1.8L. The noise started when I replaced the alternator. I originally replaced the alternator due to the decoupler pulley, but the alternator itself also needed to be replaced. The noise is a high pitched whine, not like the turbo noise I have read about, and only occurs when the vehicle is in gear and I accelerate. First and second gear are faint, but the faster I go the louder it gets; there is no pitch change. When going 70+ it sounds like I'm going to murder my vehicle and there is a "humming" feeling in my pedals and steering wheel. If I push in the clutch a toe's length while still pushing in the gas pedal the noise stays. There is no reaction when I downshift or idle. This issue only happens when I push in the gas pedal and in gear. Has anyone had this problem or have an idea of what the issue may be? Thank you so much!