1997 Buick Century Suddenly Making Weird Whining Sound Battery Light On Could

1997 BUICK CENTURY
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Suddenly making a weird whining sound, battery light is on. Could it be fan or belt?
Mar 4, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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sounds like the alternator has failed. remove the belt and see if the noise is still there

Roy
Mar 5, 2013 at 12:13 AM
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