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ggushee
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Hello All,
A month ago I purchased a 2001 Discovery SE (55,000m) from Land Rover Encino, CA. On the way home I noticed the SE was making a continual whining sound until I accelerated up to around 35-40mph. As I travelled up into the Hollywood Hills where I live I noticed an increase in the whining sound. Going down hill the vehicle doesn't make the whining noise. It seems to be only noticeable when I step on the accelerator. Even when I start the vehicle it goes into this whining noise. Sitting in the garage and lightly stepping on the gas pedal it whines continuously.
The next day (within 24 hrs of purchase) I returned to Land Rover and was advised that no one was available to check the vehicle and would have to return a week later. I did so and within a couple of hours was told the noise I was hearing was from the ACE Pump. Otherwise, all is well with the vehicle according to their 120 point certfied auto requirements.
I am not convinced that it is the ACE Pump. The whining noise is loud and continuous. Other forum comments have told me that the ACE pump noise is only when going around corners and spiratic. The ACE Pump does not whine continuously.....IS THIS THE TRUTH!!
Others have suggested it is normal transfer noise.....ANY COMMENTS TO CONFIRM THIS.
One person says to check the IDLER Pulley for the S-Belt. Idler Pullet??? I don't mind suggesting this to the service department, but I do not want a room of laughing sales people because I asked a stupid question.
People have also said that because the whining noise is apparent when the vehicle is started in the garage it coud be a leak or crack in the intake hose from the air cleaner.
The bottom line is I am confused. I appreciate the feedback, but what I need to know is comments specific to other people whom have had similar experience and what the resolve was.
Please, someone give me some ideas that I can raise to the service department when I take the vehicle back on August 2nd.
I would like to think that since they ran this 120 point Certified Auto check that the diagnostic tests would tell the mechanic if a hose, idle puley, Ace Pump, Transfer Case or Differential was failing. Wouldn't this test tell all is ok with the vehicle.
Please someone tell me the contant whining noise is just a common sound from a 2001 Discovery SE and you just have to get use to it.
I await information from anyone.
I am most appreciative and thank you in advance for your comments.
Fondly,
Gordon Gushee
Los Angeles, CA
[email protected]
A month ago I purchased a 2001 Discovery SE (55,000m) from Land Rover Encino, CA. On the way home I noticed the SE was making a continual whining sound until I accelerated up to around 35-40mph. As I travelled up into the Hollywood Hills where I live I noticed an increase in the whining sound. Going down hill the vehicle doesn't make the whining noise. It seems to be only noticeable when I step on the accelerator. Even when I start the vehicle it goes into this whining noise. Sitting in the garage and lightly stepping on the gas pedal it whines continuously.
The next day (within 24 hrs of purchase) I returned to Land Rover and was advised that no one was available to check the vehicle and would have to return a week later. I did so and within a couple of hours was told the noise I was hearing was from the ACE Pump. Otherwise, all is well with the vehicle according to their 120 point certfied auto requirements.
I am not convinced that it is the ACE Pump. The whining noise is loud and continuous. Other forum comments have told me that the ACE pump noise is only when going around corners and spiratic. The ACE Pump does not whine continuously.....IS THIS THE TRUTH!!
Others have suggested it is normal transfer noise.....ANY COMMENTS TO CONFIRM THIS.
One person says to check the IDLER Pulley for the S-Belt. Idler Pullet??? I don't mind suggesting this to the service department, but I do not want a room of laughing sales people because I asked a stupid question.
People have also said that because the whining noise is apparent when the vehicle is started in the garage it coud be a leak or crack in the intake hose from the air cleaner.
The bottom line is I am confused. I appreciate the feedback, but what I need to know is comments specific to other people whom have had similar experience and what the resolve was.
Please, someone give me some ideas that I can raise to the service department when I take the vehicle back on August 2nd.
I would like to think that since they ran this 120 point Certified Auto check that the diagnostic tests would tell the mechanic if a hose, idle puley, Ace Pump, Transfer Case or Differential was failing. Wouldn't this test tell all is ok with the vehicle.
Please someone tell me the contant whining noise is just a common sound from a 2001 Discovery SE and you just have to get use to it.
I await information from anyone.
I am most appreciative and thank you in advance for your comments.
Fondly,
Gordon Gushee
Los Angeles, CA
[email protected]