You need to remove the serpentine belt, And then start engine and see if the noise goes away with the belt off. That will eliminate all the things that the belt runs.
If your noise is still there with the belt off, then ask your question again saying that you have removed the belt and you have a high pitch screeching sound. Then wi'll see what we can do for you.
I have the same problem on my 1998. I just replaced the serpentine belt and it still happens. When I turn on the A/C it gets worse. Any ideas what's causing it?
One of the earliest signs of a bad serpentine belt is strange noises. You will often hear a screeching sound. You could also hear a grinding sound coming from under the hood. These sounds may come and go at first and then become more persistent and regular.
Remove the serpentine belt and check the belt and pulleys for damage. While the belt is off, turn the alternator by hand listening for the noise.
you have a small cat stuck under your car
It could be a belt, or a bearing, usually the power steering pump. Quickest way to tell if its a belt; spray the belts with "belt dressing". If its a power steering pump, it should get louder as you turn the wheel. Check the power steering fluid level.
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need to replace thrust bearing
Internal knocking inside the engine is almost always a sign of worn bearings. Crankshsft, or rod bearing would be my guess. The fix, if it is internal, is overhaul. Before opening it up, make sure the knocking is indeed coming from inside the engine.
axle bearing or brakes or pinion bearing
If the sound is coming from inside the engine, an internal part has failed.If the sound is coming from inside the engine, an internal part has failed.
The wheel bearing
A stop- Rotor out of round, possibly bad wheel bearing.