2005 Toyota Echo Turn On Car There Loud Whistling Sound Until Caris Warm Away

2005 TOYOTA ECHO
16,600 MILES
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when i turn on the car, there is a loud whistling sound until the caris warm then it goes away. i thought it was the fan belt but hasve been told that newer model cars have the radiator that is battery poweredf, so this might be my serpentine or power steering belt???
Nov 21, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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Drive belts can cause such noises and fan, serpentine, A/C or power steering, same rule applies. You need to check the belt condition and tension.
Nov 21, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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