Why Does My Engine Make A Whining Noise. Rotating parts like belts or brakes make grinding or whining noises but reciprocating parts like pistons or tire rods make an annoying ticking or clicking noise during operation. The likely cause will be determined by when you hear the noise.

When an alternator is going bad itll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound. Why does my car make a high-pitched noise when I accelerate. If you the whining noise coming from your transmission gets worse when your vehicle is in reverse this usually means that the transmission fluid line is clogged.
Listen to these noises carefully and you should be able to identify the cause.
If your vehicle makes a whining noise when you are accelerating a transmission problem is most likely at fault. Why does my fuel pump make a whining noise. A common sound made by failing alternators is a very high pitched whining noise that youll hear when the engine. A bad torque converter can cause a whining sound.

