1999 Pontian Grand Am Se engine noise

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
95,000 MILES • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GRANTSMOM
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My Pontiac Grand Am makes a intermittent wining noise that seems to come from the engine. I notice more often in warmer temps. and if the car has been idling a lot in traffic. No one seems to know what is causing the noise or where exactly it is coming from.
Apr 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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HMAC300
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have your alternator checked. all that needs to be done is disconnect the belt and start it for a few moments. if the noise goes away its' somewhre in teh front of motor like alternator/ps pump. If it's still there it's somewhere else.
Apr 8, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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