Hi all,
I have a 2007 1.2 Mk3 Clio and a while back it developed a whining noise which has gradually got louder. Got my stepdad to have a look/listen while doing an oil and filter change on it and he reckons sounds like it's coming from the alternator. Whine increases pitch with revs and is there straight away from just starting it up and idling as well as moving.
Other issue the car has had for quite a long time (at least a year now and nothing was picked up or mentioned about it last MOT) is juddering when pulling away (happens a lot of the time but not always). Wasn't sure if that could be a related or unrelated issue but thought I'd mention it.
I've had a look on other threads mentioning the same symptoms and many seeming to suggest possibly alternator, tension belt thingy, cambelt and so on...I haven't taken it anywhere to get it looked at or sorted out purely as I just have not had the funds for repair unfortunately so have been driving it just on short journeys and praying it won't blow up!
Now the MOT is due and wasn't sure if that sort of thing is a MOT fail or not but would like an idea of what sort of prices I could potentially be facing, if anyone might know?
Kind regards and thanks in advance. Bex
I have a 2007 1.2 Mk3 Clio and a while back it developed a whining noise which has gradually got louder. Got my stepdad to have a look/listen while doing an oil and filter change on it and he reckons sounds like it's coming from the alternator. Whine increases pitch with revs and is there straight away from just starting it up and idling as well as moving.
Other issue the car has had for quite a long time (at least a year now and nothing was picked up or mentioned about it last MOT) is juddering when pulling away (happens a lot of the time but not always). Wasn't sure if that could be a related or unrelated issue but thought I'd mention it.
I've had a look on other threads mentioning the same symptoms and many seeming to suggest possibly alternator, tension belt thingy, cambelt and so on...I haven't taken it anywhere to get it looked at or sorted out purely as I just have not had the funds for repair unfortunately so have been driving it just on short journeys and praying it won't blow up!
Now the MOT is due and wasn't sure if that sort of thing is a MOT fail or not but would like an idea of what sort of prices I could potentially be facing, if anyone might know?
Kind regards and thanks in advance. Bex
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