SPONSORED LINKS

98 Mystique 2.5L -- moaning noise from under hood!

Tiny
BASTRAD
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
I have a 1998 Mercury Mystique with a 2.5L engine. When I start it up when it is cold for the first bit and grab the steering wheel and turn it a little with vehicle in gear, I get a moaning noise coming from the air box. It only happens when it is at first warmup time. Then it disappears when the engine is completely warm. Any ideas of what that would be.
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, January 9th, 2006 AT 11:01 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
SHAUN_GA
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Try the power steering pump
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 8:24 AM
Tiny
BASTRAD
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
The power steering pump is on the opposit side (Pass. Side) of the the air box (where the air filter is placed) and that is on the drivers side. Any oter suggestions?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
COSMO
  • MECHANIC
  • 347 POSTS
It is most likely the IAC motor. These will make a howling noise when cold, or if they get bad enough. You can make it do it by short quick accelerator jabs
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 11:42 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Noise Content

Engine Noises
GUIDE
Engine Noises
Today's car engines are designed with more complexity and moving parts than ever before. When you hear abnormal noises there is something wrong. Some high output engines...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links