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2002 Chevy Cavalier- Makes a moaning sound when I start it up.

And it continues to make the sound while driving...actually it gets louder when I hit the gas. I looked under the hood, not sure where its coming from its just so annoying!

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  • d0omsayer Feb 27, 2009

    Oh yeah I just got my serpentine belt replaced a month ago...would that be the reason??

  • prospectmn Mar 03, 2009

    Having the same problem. Whzzing type of noise typical of a low fluid noise in a pump. Tramsmission shifts fine with no slippage. Noise starts up as soon as I start the engine. Changes pitch with engine speed. Sounds like it is comming from transmission area. Anyone got a clue on what to look for.

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Did you buy this car new? Do you have any children that drive this car? Sounds like someone may have "unrestricted" that air intake plumbing to achieve that Varoooom sound when one depresses the accelerator.

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You need to pin down where the noise is coming from. It sounds like a pump, but cant be sure.

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    The belt is not going to make any noises if its in good shape. What the belt is connected to is. Check your power stearing pump, open the power stearing pump fill hole and see if the fluid is being moved. Also check your power booster, this is a vacume part that can get dirty.

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