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2002 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Popping, Wheel.
Mileage: 159,000 miles.

Asked on January 23, 2012

What causes a chirping squeaking noise in 2002 olds alero? also, what causes a popping noise when I turn the steering wheel to the left sharlpy?

My car has a squeaking or chirping moise coming from under the hood and it gets louder upon acceleration. Also, when I cut my wheels sharply to the left I hear a popping noise.
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Replied on January 23, 2012

sounds like a bad belt. have it checked by a shop to verify.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 23, 2012

I have had the belt checked and it was fine.

Tiny Response from wildmarymom
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Replied on January 24, 2012

you can check it by simply spraying water on it while running. f the noise goes away, the belt is bad. if not, then you may have a bearing or pulley failing.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 24, 2012

Thanks, Roy. If it were a bearing or pulley failing, could it cause any further problems if I continue driving it as is? Also, can you give me any ideas on what the costs (labor and parts) to fix something like this?
One more question, as stated in my first question. When I cut my steering wheel sharply to the left, I hear a popping noise. Thats the best I can describe it.

Tiny Response from wildmarymom
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Replied on January 24, 2012

hard to say with a pulley or bearing. it will fail, the question is when and where it will fail on you.
need more specifics to give an estimate.
the noise may be an axle joint on extreme turns.

Roy

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