312002007 - S010 ENGINE WHILSTLING / SERVICES BELT NOISY

There is a high frequency noise coming from the engine whose intensity varies with the number of revs
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the auxiliary drive belt and make sure the tension is correct.Check whether the noise remains constant when the electrical loads switched on increasesMove on to Step 11. Belt worn2. Tension not correct3. Noise increases1. Replace beltOp. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R2. Adjust the belt tension3. Move on to Step 1
1ALTERNATOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the alternator is working properly, in particular:

  • Voltage regulator
  • Connections between alternator and battery
Move on to Step 21. Voltage regulator defective2. Connections not correct1. Replace the pressure regulatorOp. 5530A24 2. Restore the correct connections.
2AUXILIARY UNITS BELT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check whether the noise disappears if the belt is disconnected
Do not let the engine run for long with the belt detached.
Move on to Step 31. The noise disappears.2. The noise remains constant.1. Move on to Step 32. Move on to Step 4
3AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the operation of the air conditioning compressor.Move on to Step 4Air conditioning compressor faulty.Repair or replace the compressor    Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY
4BELT TENSIONER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the belt tensioner bearings.End of diagnosisMoving belt tensioner faulty.Replace moving belt tensioner    Op. 1092G14 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT MOVING TENSIONER - R + R