Diesel lifer
Veteran Member
My Passat has developed a chirp from the front of the engine, particularly at idle when I turn the steering wheel. It largely goes away above idle speeds.
Research here says the alternator and cooling fan may be to blame here.
The serpentine belt has about 45k on it. Same for the timing belt.
In the event I need to replace the fan and its clutch, do I need to put the front of the car in the maintenance position?
How do I diagnose a bad 1) alternator, 2) fan/clutch, 3) power steering pump?
If the problem is the alternator or the fan, should I replace the power steering pump at the same time?
I haven't replaced the power steering fluid recently.
Thanks
Jeff
Research here says the alternator and cooling fan may be to blame here.
The serpentine belt has about 45k on it. Same for the timing belt.
In the event I need to replace the fan and its clutch, do I need to put the front of the car in the maintenance position?
How do I diagnose a bad 1) alternator, 2) fan/clutch, 3) power steering pump?
If the problem is the alternator or the fan, should I replace the power steering pump at the same time?
I haven't replaced the power steering fluid recently.
Thanks
Jeff