98' Dodge Neon

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE NEON
  • 5 CYL
  • FWD
  • 200,000 MILES
I have a 98' Dodge Neon that has a squealing noise coming from under the hood, it seems to only squeal when it is cold or when I have the rear defrost going. I have changed my belts but it still has the squeal, I was told that it might be my alternator but want a second opinion. Please help.
Monday, December 6th, 2010 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
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Usually I use a long piece of metal, maybe a extra long shank screwdriver. Place the tip on an accessory body, you know, like power steering--ac comp-- alternator, whatever. The other end of metal shank, I place on that bone behind my ear, it magnifies the sound for me, helps me locate where the sound is coming from. You need to be careful not to get tool or anything caught up in belts--pulleys-- fan-- or anything.
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Monday, December 6th, 2010 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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I was also told that if it was the alternator, it would lose all kinds of power. Thank you for your reply.
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Monday, December 6th, 2010 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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If you have a voltmeter or charge indicator on the dash, that should react if there is a charging system problem? Of course that doesn't mean it can't still make a noise.
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Monday, December 6th, 2010 AT 9:28 PM

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