Help, I have a mouse in the car!!

[t1x]

I started the car this morning and reversed out of the drive.

I engaged (D, Tiptronic) and turned the sterring wheel and heard a 'squeak'.

Seem to disappear after the car has warmed up.

Any idea what it could be? Its getting a bit annoying.

Thanks

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Is the squeaking coming from the engine bay? If so, it is probably the polyrib drive belt. Amongst other things, it drives the power steering pump, which will be loaded up when you turn the steering. After a while, the ribs become glazed, and they start to slip and squeal.

 

[t1x]

Hi Richard,

The sound does appear to be coming from engine. I had the Polyrib (Serpentine) belt changed when I did the water pump.

Could it be something else?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

It would be best to get someone to stand by the engine with the car stationary and the engine on idle, when cold, while you turn the wheel lock-to-lock. The pump will be working hardest under these conditions so you should hear if it is the belt, or something else.

 

[t1x]

ORIGINAL: Richard Hamilton

It would be best to get someone to stand by the engine with the car stationary and the engine on idle, when cold, while you turn the wheel lock-to-lock. The pump will be working hardest under these conditions so you should hear if it is the belt, or something else.

Thanks Richard,

Its back at Jaz tomorrow for the Sports Exhaust so will mention it to them then.

 

[frankydoom]

Have you checked the Cat??

 

[t1x]

Very Funny!!!![]

 

[devans]

Have you cleaned it recently......could it be that its squeeky clean
Sorry, couldnt resist.

 

[t1x]

Another comedian.

It's okay you guys carry on..........

Serves me right. Lol

I might set some traps tonight to see if I can get rid of it.

 

[liam996]

Lucky it's mouse, not a moose, would be a totally different noise then i guess [8|]