Yowling noise: They say it's the alternator-would the alternator actually be responsible for such a loud yowling? Do you think they really replaced the power steering pump?

No the pump doesn't look new, they said they replaced it with a remanufactured pump. I have no skilz but I took it to a friend who showed me that it was all scratched up. Thank you. My distrust and confusion for the dealer lies with if the fact that if the alternator can make all of that noise why would they say it's the tranny?

I didn't realize that you were told it was the "tranny" .. You posted "they say it's the alternator" .. .. I really don't know what else to say... Good luck with it!

Sorry, the car had been in the shop 3 times. The first time nothing was wrong with the tranny. Then after spending $4k they said it was the tranny. Then they said it was the new rack they put in. After they replaced that then they said it was the tranny again. Then after I wanted them to diagnose the tranny they said it was the alternator and the bearing thing. Thanks for confirming that it could the be the alternator bearing. It's so hard to trust mechanics who do not seem to be able to truly diagnose stuff and fix things that don't necessarily need to be fixed.

Have that friend of yours remove the drive belt and spin the alternator pulley by hand, if the bearing(s) are rough , it'll be obvious.

Thanks for your insight and advice. I really appreciate it...not sleeping well after spending over $4k and then everyone wanting another $3k+ for a phantom noise.

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