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  1. 12-15-2008 01:23 PM #1
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    I have a whining noise when I start the car up. Its only when the car is cold. I remember someone else posting this problem but I dont recall what the name of the problem was or I would have searched it by now. I would like to bring it to the dealer so they can fix this asap.

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  2. 12-15-2008 02:23 PM #2
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    Re: Whining

    I had that as well last weekend. Kind of sounds like there is a supercharger around 2k rpms. It disappeared after 3 minutes and hasn't been back yet..
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  3. 12-15-2008 02:51 PM #3
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    Re: Whining

    I have the same issue everday I start the car. I know it's not the heat, because I have a heated garage and it's always low 70s in there, the car was serviced not too long ago and I don't have 40k on it yet.
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  4. 12-15-2008 03:08 PM #4
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    Re: Whining

    Same problem here. Its been there since I bought the car over 15K miles ago. I remember reading that its a tensioner bearing or something like that. Been meaning to dig in there and fix it, but its kinda hard to find the motivation to pull apart the front end when nothing is really broken.
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  5. 12-15-2008 03:57 PM #5
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    Re: Whining

    could be low on power steering fluid
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  6. 12-15-2008 04:27 PM #6
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    Re: Whining

    its not a problem.......there has been many people starting threads about this in the past...nothing to be worried about...
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  7. 12-15-2008 04:43 PM #7
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    Re: Whining

    Quote Originally Posted by fitzS4 View Post
    its not a problem.......there has been many people starting threads about this in the past...nothing to be worried about...
    Even if this is the case, I'd still like to know what is causing the noise...
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  8. 12-15-2008 05:02 PM #8
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    Re: Whining

    The whining is there when I start my car, never really seen it as a major problem.
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  9. 12-15-2008 05:32 PM #9
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    Re: Whining

    it's absolutely normal. my S4 did it when i test drove it at the dealer, and did it through it's entire life time.
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  10. 12-15-2008 05:40 PM #10
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    Re: Whining

    i dont think anyone has pinpointed it exactly but it could be numerous things.....notting to worry about just keep motoring!!!!
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  12. 12-15-2008 06:21 PM #11
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    Re: Whining

    normal for this design. nothing to worry. personally, I like the whining noise.
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  13. 12-15-2008 06:22 PM #12
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    Re: Whining

    Its the Emmisions pump, or something having to do with the emmisions system. Its normal. If it were a bearing, the whine would not go away, and would actually get worse.
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    Re: Whining

    Quote Originally Posted by poopypants View Post
    Its the Emmisions pump, or something having to do with the emmisions system. Its normal. If it were a bearing, the whine would not go away, and would actually get worse.
    Yea, its the secondary air injection pump.
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  15. 12-15-2008 08:41 PM #14
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    Re: Whining

    I had a similar whining noise but it ended up being my alternator was slightly loose in the engine bay and it was from the belt. Kind of an odd case though I doubt it happens very often...
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    Re: Whining

    Sounds like it's the belt tensioner bearing and it is NOT normal. Mine was fixed under warranty. Lots of posts on this subject.
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    Re: Whining

    My S4 whines all the time throughout the rpm range. I thought it was normal after seeing some youtube vids...

    Heres one: 40 sec to 58 sec...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wghJeKXEiuM
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  18. 12-15-2008 09:19 PM #17
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    Re: Whining

    I've had slight whinning since day 1. I thought it was normal.
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