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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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so anyway, when i hit the gas pedal my jeep makes the sound of a supercharger whining sometimes. im just wondering why this might be? (and if it relates to any problems)
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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I'd check for a leak around the air intake, throttle body, intake manifold etc.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:22 AM
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I'd check for a leak around the air intake, throttle body, intake manifold etc.
X2, Yep she's got to be sucking air somewhere!
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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? low fluid in steering pump?
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Where is the sound coming from?

Alternators can whine. Psteering pumps can whine, lots of stuff.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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bad fan clutch can also make some noise
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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grab a garden hose and figure out where it's coming from, first. A supercharger whine is very distinct and loud.
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May want to clarify that you use the hose as a stethoscope...
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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May want to clarify that you use the hose as a stethoscope...
Haha!
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thanks guys ill take all that into account and figure it out. just scanned my check engine light.. 11 codes. oh dear. o2 sensors. misfires. evap leak. other random stuff
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
May want to clarify that you use the hose as a stethoscope...
Hahaha, whoops. He was probably wondering wtf he was supposed to use the hose for
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Hahaha, whoops. He was probably wondering wtf he was supposed to use the hose for
nah i understood. id prefer vacuum line however because it fits in your earhole better
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Don't stick the line in too far! Hahaha!
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