Citroen Xsara Picasso engine is making a wizzing sound when reved??

Car: Citroen Xsara Picasso
Variant: 1.8
Model Year: 2005
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
When the accelerater is pressed a background wizzing noise can be heard going up and down with the revs.
Posted: Mar 17, 2012 (12 years ago)
check the fan belts etc some times this noise can be a sighn they need replacing
Posted Mar 17, 2012 (12 years ago)
if fan belt is ok , check for sound alternator the bearings could be dry , try lightly spraying the area with wd40 and see if noise stops
Posted Mar 21, 2012 (12 years ago)
Check the power steering fluid
Posted Jul 30, 2012 (12 years ago)

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