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Nope, not belts. Sounds like it's coming from the (archive)
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Posted by B. Wheaton on July 30, 2001 at 15:28:22:

In Reply to: Re: What's that noise? posted by Pat Chiang on July 30, 2001 at 02:48:17:

rear of the car. It's just a 1 second chirp, like I ran over a canary. Happens very intermittently and only for about a second when it does. It's just one of those things that's on the back burner until I get the time to check on it.

Thanks and take care.

Brandon Wheaton
1989 E30 M3
www.bayareamotorsport.com

Check to make sure the alternator or fan belts are tight. Usually right after you start the car, the alternator is charging the battery and if the belt is loose it will slip as you are accelerating.

Pat




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