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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Comet has a whine or sqeak

Comet has a whine or sqeak. So far only when sitting next to a building in a drive thru line. Whether in park (Yes awesome auto here), nuetral or drive it is there. If in nuetral and I increase the throttle just the slightest it goes away. I don't hear it when drive at all. Also, it seems to be driving fine and oil looks (As near as I can tell) good.

I don't remember this being there before. Just wihtin the last week or so. Originally I thought the belt got wet or something because we had snow.

Should I be concerned? I made an appointment for Monday even though the service rep told me it was normal (Even though I told him it was a new sound). I hope I don't have to pay for this if it is nothing.

What say those here?
Details on Comet in signiture. Comet has just under 1,400 miles.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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I am experiencing the same exact thing you are describing on my 2009. I was told it could be the water pump possibly.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Tank251
Should I be concerned? I made an appointment for Monday even though the service rep told me it was normal (Even though I told him it was a new sound). I hope I don't have to pay for this if it is nothing.
What a second look before heading to the dealer?
If so, shoot me a PM; I'm in your area.

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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PM sent.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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outcome?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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NOthing yet. Supposed to meet on Sunday. I didn't hear it today at a different drive thru. I checked the oil. Still good. I am beginning to think I am paranoid.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Tank251 - Zippy was doing the same thing at 1100 miles, but to me it sounded like a tea kettle. I went to the dealer and they had to replace the water pump. They said it was working, but just making noise. They replaced it just in case it was going out. I would take to the dealer just to be safe.

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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Tank251 - Zippy was doing the same thing at 1100 miles, but to me it sounded like a tea kettle. I went to the dealer and they had to replace the water pump. They said it was working, but just making noise. They replaced it just in case it was going out. I would take to the dealer just to be safe.

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tbestpitch1, Comet only makes the noise when next to a building at a drive-thru. Eric looked at it just sitting on the street. Sounded normal idleing and revving. Just sounds funny at the drive-thru.

THanks Eric.

I guess Comet is fine.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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I'm glad Comet is fine.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Sounds good to me. Sometimes cars just make odd sounds.
 
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