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tornado34



Member Since: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Sweden
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Alternator noise?

I have a 2012 TD4 and when I load up the electric demand (screen heaters, seats, lights etc), there is a sound like a slipping fanbelt whine coming into the car. When I toggle the front electric screen heater on / off, the noise comes and goes.

Where is my problem and what is the fix?

Anyone?

Post #247938 6th Jan 2015 7:05 pm
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cqr



Member Since: 05 Mar 2013
Location: kent
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi
I had a sqeeling noise, that turned out to be a air con clutch bearing
When ac turned on or off you could easy tell the difference
I replaced the bearing in the clutch

Post #247946 6th Jan 2015 7:31 pm
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alex_pescaru



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If it's electrical load dependent, then it's either the accessories belt or its tensionner.

Post #247963 6th Jan 2015 8:27 pm
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tornado34



Member Since: 22 Oct 2010
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Ok, pretty sure the noise I am hearing is the accessory belt slipping when the engine is cold and there is heavy current demand / loading.

Is it a simple fix to tension it or is it a dealer job?

Post #248425 10th Jan 2015 12:12 pm
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alex_pescaru



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Buy a new accessories belt. It's cheap.
Easy to install. Just rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the tension.
You can access it by removing RH front wheel inner plastic cover.

Post #248438 10th Jan 2015 1:35 pm
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tornado34



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Awesome, I'll do that thanks.

Is the tensioner just spring pressure resistance? Or is it tensioned like the old fashion fanbelt by leverage whilst tightening of the alternator bolt etc?

Post #249264 18th Jan 2015 10:31 am
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