Whining sound when accelerating

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CAROLYN LANCASTER TIPTON
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Makes whining sound when pressing gas and engine light is on.
Jul 24, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a clogged exhaust or a transmission speed sensor that has gone you, Let's check the codes first. Here is a guide to help you get that done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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