[Camry97LE]

Hi,

I have a noisy alternator, more of a whirring/whining sound, not a squealing sound. Took it to the dealer, they said it was in fact the alternator. The question is how long could it last. I have not had any issues with starting, and no discharge warning lights at all, and would like to get it repaired says a couple months into the new year. Is it more likely to last, or once it starts emitting noises like this - does this mean it will go shortly as opposed to say a couple of months. Any input of course would be appreciated.


Thanks,
Darren.

 

[DoubleEdgedWomb]

Try shooting the pulley with WD-40. A lot of the time noise is nothing more than a poorly lubricated pulley. My mom's power steering pump squeaked like crazy, I sprayed some lubricant in the pulley and it shut up immediately. Never heard from it since.

 

[Sniperdude]

I don't think you're supposed to lubricate serpentine belts... Not sure, but just throwing it out there.

 

[djarno]

They sell belt sprays at auto part stores where it will eliminate noises. I sprayed my belts with it and the noise disappeared. Be sure to read the bottle to see what type of belt it conditions.

 

[Eye8Pussies]

I don't think you're supposed to lubricate serpentine belts... Not sure, but just throwing it out there.

he's talking about the pulley, not the belt

 

[djarno]

Oops, my bad. Yeah, WD-40 should shut the noise up if you spray it to the pulley.

 

[Digger1]

If it were mine, I'd not use WD-40 (which is not a good lubricant), I'd use something like Tri-Flow.

FWIW.

 

[Sniperdude]

he's talking about the pulley, not the belt

Okay then, yeah that would work.