whirling noise under hood?

93,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
SHANNA91
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Hearing whirling noise coming from under hood
Mar 3, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Avatar
STRAILER
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 55,549 POSTS
Hello, I can help you, It sounds like it can be a serpentine belt, but if you upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on for sure. Here is a guide to show causes of whirling noises and how to fix them in the meantime.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/whirring-sound

Please go over this guide and get back to us. Ken
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Avatar
SHANNA91
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Hi, thanks!
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Avatar
STRAILER
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 55,549 POSTS
Thanks for the video, can you open the hood and get an idea of where the noise is coming from? Please upload a video of the origan of the noise, that way we can pin point it. Also, is this car a hybrid? Does the noise change when you put the car in gear? Ken
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Avatar
SHANNA91
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Not a hybrid, it goes away after 5 minutes of warming up after cold start in the morning!
Mar 3, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Avatar
STRAILER
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 55,549 POSTS
Wow, that is a good one, to me it sounds like a vacuum leak but it still might be the serpentine belt, can you tell if the noise is coming from the belt area? If you have a spray bottle with water you can spray it onto the belt while the engine is running and if the noise changes replace the belt, thank again for the video. Here is a video to show you how to check for a vacuum leak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRKWV4Are5c

Let us know what you find.
Mar 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle