Slight whine noise fom engine bay

That's another good use for the IID tool. I didn't have mine back then. It's good to have that done, so should be good for at least 100,000km.

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Originally Posted by Blade74

It was definitely the alternator.
The mechanics replaced it and also the drive belt.
If you own a TDV8 around 100000km I'd think seriously about getting a spare alternator ready for replacement.
I paid more than I could have if I ordered it online but needed it done and trust my mechanics.
Plus it's not a quick easy replacement and I needed my car running quickly again.
So the whining noise was definitely the alternator complaining it wasn't happy anymore.
The alternator sits below the item I posted in the first photo. So that's where the noise would have been coming from.

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Yes good advice. Did you keep the old one? Could get it refurbished and keep as a spare.

Thanks Roadstone,
No I forgot!
I was so busy and got my girlfriend to pick up the car.