Q: Whining from tensioner or AC compressor
When the car starts, I can hear a whining sound coming from the area of the tensioner or AC compressor. Once the car warms up, it stops.
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Hi there, if the problem only occurs when the engine is cold then it is most likely the tensioner or something to do with the timing chain. The A/C compressor would create the noise when the A/C is turned on, regardless of engine temperature. Have a certified technician help you locate the sound.
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