99 Tacoma, slight whine

I have a 1999 tacoma with automatic and only 60k miles. Anyhow, it has
started making a barely audible noise like a high pitched whine when
engaged. No sound is made while idling at any rpm, but only as movement
starts. however, it is more noticeable when putting in reverse and even
slightly moving. As soon as brakes are applied it fades out. It appears
to be coming from under the hood (front part of vehicle somewhere).
Thanks for any ideas!

Trans. and PS fluid levels ok?


On 16 Jan 2006 13:51:01 -0800, "MBS" <mbstruss@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>I have a 1999 tacoma with automatic and only 60k miles. Anyhow, it has
>started making a barely audible noise like a high pitched whine when
>engaged. No sound is made while idling at any rpm, but only as movement
>starts. however, it is more noticeable when putting in reverse and even
>slightly moving. As soon as brakes are applied it fades out. It appears
>to be coming from under the hood (front part of vehicle somewhere).
>Thanks for any ideas!
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PS fluid looks okay but can't find any place to check trans fluid - nor
is it mentioned in the owners manual. Is it sealed?

Okay, found trans fluid and it looks good. Any other ideas?