2005 Chevy Trailblazer

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
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RDNKGIRL02
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2005 Chevy Trailblazer

There is a whinning noise coming from the engine had the alternater and checked the belt. just wondering what else it could be
Oct 30, 2008 at 11:51 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to eliminate the accessories. Try removing the belt and starting it to see if the noise goes away
Oct 30, 2008 at 1:44 PM
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DENNYP
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The idler pulley is the usual culprit. It will sound like the alternator. If you remove the belt and spin the idler pulley, you will be able to tell.
Oct 31, 2008 at 2:42 PM
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