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I have a weird noise when hitting the gas.

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Hey guys maybe somebody can answer this question. I have a weird almost faint squeek when accelerating. Like a squeaky manual pencil sharpener. Its nothing loud or even that concerning but I have never heard this on a vehicle. What is this? Is it common? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Perhaps the belt is slipping a tad?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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possibly but i dont think that is the problem.
anyone else?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Where is it coming from? I have a squeak in my gas pedal. It's annoying but I haven't gotten around to fix it yet.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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its not from the pedal itself more like under the hood driver side area. odd sound not loud just noticeable with radio off.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Tuff to say without hearing.

No moving parts.... One thing that comes to mind the hood. Check stop adjustments on front cross member

Moving parts.... Fan clutch, belt or any pulley.

Leak... Vacuum leak or some kind of air intake leak.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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hmmm leak sounds more like it. ill check all the vacuum lines and such. thanks man
 
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