Hi All,

Long time not here, but a question for anyone here who might be able to help.

On the way to work this morning, I could here a high-pitched whistle, not loud, coming from my MK2 Automatic Focus LX. It is an 06 Plate. The noise sounds exactly like when your ears are ringing. It isn't loud at all, but is uncanny that is sounds like if your ears are ringing.

I do notice noises and things very quickly so don't think it's done this before this morning. It doesn't seem to change in pitch or volume regardless of whether I am driving around or stationary and in neutral/park. The noise stops as soon as the engine is switched off.

I have listened all round the car and it doesn't seem louder or quieter at any different area. At the front the engine sound drowns it out completely.

I switched the car off and tried again after a couple of hours and it's still there.

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Many thanks.

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Try spraying wd40 on drive belts.

Power is nothing without control .

Thanks. I'll have a look, but these were changed end of last year when the power steering pump went. I know the belts can squeal a bit if they're not right, but it isn't that type of sound. Thanks though I'll have a look.

I had a listen when i got home last night and again this morning. I have a feeling it is the fuel pump starting to wear out a bit. I checked all around the engine bay, and although the engine noise would probably drown it out, I am sure it is not comimg from there. Definitely sounds like middle to rear of the car. Going to get it checked Friday probably, but does anyone know roughly how much a new fuel pump is at all please?