RngrGrl
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I just bought a 2000 Ranger, 204k miles.
I test drove this truck and everything seemed great, as did it while I was driving it home.
Then a couple days after I bought it I began to notice a very high-pitched squealing/chirping noise coming from somewhere near the alternator. I can't tell exactly where, whether it's the pulley or the alternator itself or something else right next to it.
It only happens after the engine has warmed up and has been running for several minutes, and only occurs when I press on the accelerator. When I let off the accelerator or idle, the engine sounds normal.
Any ideas what this could be, and if it's a serious problem or not?
Thanks!
I test drove this truck and everything seemed great, as did it while I was driving it home.
Then a couple days after I bought it I began to notice a very high-pitched squealing/chirping noise coming from somewhere near the alternator. I can't tell exactly where, whether it's the pulley or the alternator itself or something else right next to it.
It only happens after the engine has warmed up and has been running for several minutes, and only occurs when I press on the accelerator. When I let off the accelerator or idle, the engine sounds normal.
Any ideas what this could be, and if it's a serious problem or not?
Thanks!