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Terry LaPere Posted on Jan 23, 2014
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Whining noise when extreme cold days, that goes away when my 2005 Mariner warms up. Seems to come and go until the car warms up.

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Alternators can sometimes whine when start up on a cold morning, they run on full load till they get the battery back up to full charge. When the whining stops, switch on electrical equipment (Headlights, fan full boost, heated rear window) if the whining starts again its the alternator.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 jeep liberty siren whining noise on start up

I had the same problem at about the same mileage. Replaced the power steering pump and the start up screaming went away! ( The Jeep's and mine!)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2009

SOURCE: Eagle Talon 95 ESi manual 5 speed whining noise related to clutch

who ever told you its the throw out bearing was wright. its an enclosed bearing so it does not run in any oil. if it only makes noise when it cold or sets for a while its common and dose not warrent taking it to a shop. all there going to tell you is you need a new clutch$$$$witch you do not need.

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Mike Butler

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2009

SOURCE: Car makes funny noise upon starting on very cold days

Have your power steering belt checked and adjusted, or replaced if worn.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 15, 2009

SOURCE: Whining Noise

Hi, this sound is most likely coming from the power steering pump. I would first, check the power steering fluid level to see if it is full. if its not at the full mark, add some fluid. If the fluid reservoir is full upon inspection and the whining continues, the pump may be damaged and the pulley on the power steering pump could be slightly out of sync with the pump housing.

The second issue could be belt slippage. i would do a tension check on the drive belt and pulleys as well. make sure there isn't any ware and tare on the belt and make sure the tension is to specs.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 14, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Whinning noise

If it's on turning, it sounds like the power steering pump. Could also be your belts (power steering & and/or accessory) need changing

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