loud howling noise under hood?

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
84,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WATERFORME48
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There is a loud howling noise under hood when I shut fan speed button to off. But noise goes away when switch to ac
Mar 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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check for something stuck in fan or it may be a bad belt and tensioner. also because it's anoise and we can't hear it have it checked locally
Mar 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Chances are it is related to one of the belt-driven accessories. In this case, I would recommend removing the serpentine belt to see if there is any play in the pulleys. Also, spin one at a time to see if you feel any roughness when turning that may indicate a failing bearing.

I attached the directions for the removal and installation of the belt. As aforementioned, remove the belt and check for possible issues.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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Mar 28, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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