1998 Nissan Altima Whining Noise

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
118,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMALLWO
I have a 1998 Nissan Altima. Recently it began to make a "whining" noise when i turn it on and when i drive it. The faster i rev the engine the higher the pitch of course. It seems to come from the area near the serpintine belt, the area on the passenger side where the alternater and things are. Any ideas?
Apr 7, 2009 at 2:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

i would start with checking the condition of the serpentine belt and the pulley bearings, you may have a bearing starting to fail.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 7, 2009 at 4:58 PM
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