Howling at idle
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Howling at idle
Hey the neon is making a howling noise at idle. When we come to a stop it howls or when its in N right after we start it up it howls.
It does this when warmed up or when cold.
If i introduce a load, like turning the wheel all the way to lock it goes away, or when I'm cruising down the h/w or even let my foot off the brake and let the car idle drive it goes away.
It sounds almost like a bad bearing but the sound is coming from the drivers side. I noticed it really bad waiting in line at the McDonald so I can hear the sound bounce off the building. I checked all fluids and they're all within recommended levels.
It does this when warmed up or when cold.
If i introduce a load, like turning the wheel all the way to lock it goes away, or when I'm cruising down the h/w or even let my foot off the brake and let the car idle drive it goes away.
It sounds almost like a bad bearing but the sound is coming from the drivers side. I noticed it really bad waiting in line at the McDonald so I can hear the sound bounce off the building. I checked all fluids and they're all within recommended levels.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
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kinda sorta no and yes... The part of the air box that goes down and into the fender got removed cause of hitting a fox 3 years ago. I removed that stuff 3 years ago and never noticed the sound until now so I'm fairly certain this isn't the cause of the issue.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
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driver side is where you can hear it the most. I'm not 100% sure tho. Kinda like 75% sure.JeffM wrote:On the driver's side?I would say it sounds like a bad pulley or pump, but that'd mostly be on the passenger side....
A leak in your vacuum lines could possibly cause a howling, seeing as how it changes when you put load on the system.
leak in vac lines would also cause drive-ability issues. None were noticed after the 13hr road trip we finished driving to and out running Irene from the outer banks.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
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Check the air make up to the valve cover for blockage. I had a blocked line a few years ago, and it would make a weird sound .
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About a week ago I did find the make up tube disconnected and partially melted from the V/C. I put it back on and taped it up before our trip but surely that sound would've started well in advance of our trip. The sound only started *that i noticed* on Wednesday.
I did get a chance to actually take a closer look at things now. the sound sounds like it coming from the intake manifold area. I'll be picking up a stethoscope later to see if i can definitely pin point it.
I did get a chance to actually take a closer look at things now. the sound sounds like it coming from the intake manifold area. I'll be picking up a stethoscope later to see if i can definitely pin point it.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
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HAHA I found out what the sound is!
Alternator took a dump.
G/F was going to my parents house and on the way the battery light came on.. than all the other dash lights came on... than the odometer read fuse
Pulling up in front of the house the car just dies.
$200 to overnight a alt from rockauto.com (got a 2004 pt loser 120A alt!)
$100 for a Everstart Maxx 35 battery from Walmart.
1 hr to remove the old battery and tray. modded the tray and put the new battery in. started the car and the noise was A LOT worse than before!
Than I started to notice a smell. Leaned over closer to the alt and it is definitely what smells.
Checked the voltage at the battery and it was hovering about 12.5v. Probably the brushes are burning them self's up is whats making the smell.
Alternator took a dump.
G/F was going to my parents house and on the way the battery light came on.. than all the other dash lights came on... than the odometer read fuse
Pulling up in front of the house the car just dies.
$200 to overnight a alt from rockauto.com (got a 2004 pt loser 120A alt!)
$100 for a Everstart Maxx 35 battery from Walmart.
1 hr to remove the old battery and tray. modded the tray and put the new battery in. started the car and the noise was A LOT worse than before!
Than I started to notice a smell. Leaned over closer to the alt and it is definitely what smells.
Checked the voltage at the battery and it was hovering about 12.5v. Probably the brushes are burning them self's up is whats making the smell.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
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that was the old alt i smelt burning up.. Never adjusted the belts in the year or so sense I've had them off doing the T-belt.
help this isn't a ford and I'm lost.. 
2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)

2008 Ford Focus SES 5-sp
2004 Neon SE ATX (g/f's)
(rip) 1994 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)
(rip) 1991 Ford Escort LX 5-sp (died of rust)