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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: Grant2012 on January 04, 2018, 05:04:47 PM

Title: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: Grant2012 on January 04, 2018, 05:04:47 PM
When I start my Gal I get a squealing / crunchy noise for about a second after releasing the key. It's not doing it at any other time but dunno what could be causing it? I checked the oil level and belts etc could it be the starter itself? It starts first time everytime?  ??? ???
Title: Re: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: Chrispb on January 04, 2018, 06:14:54 PM
Probably alternator clutch pulley seizing up.
You should be able to turn the fan blades in one direction only with very little effort without removing drive belt.
Title: Re: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: Mirez on January 04, 2018, 08:22:40 PM
Possibly as above but most times that also shows up under full lock of the steering. Could it be the starter sticking on?
Title: Re: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: Grant2012 on January 05, 2018, 09:59:54 PM
Is there a way to tell if its sticking?
Title: Re: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: Grant2012 on January 06, 2018, 10:16:04 PM
You were correct! Swapped the motor with my sisters sharan and she now has the problem! To change it back or not... lol

Cheers for the help both!
Title: Re: Squealing noise after starting my galaxy
Post by: johnnyroper on January 06, 2018, 11:34:21 PM
My x type does the same after previous DMF issues,I will take it off and clean/lubricate one day...... weââ,¬â,,¢ll if it donââ,¬â,,¢t totally fail before then anyway.
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