So I purchased a 2009 Accent hatchback about 11 months ago and so far its been great. However, recently (as in the past 2 weeks or so) I have begun noticing a strange cyclic noise developing from the engine compartment accompanied with some minor vibrations. Over time it has grown more prominent. I would rather deal with this before it becomes worse (and more costly) if its a serious issue.
Some info: I recently took a trip to North Carolina (from Florida). I also recently replaced the spark plugs before I left, so they are relatively new. The car has about 37k miles. After popping the hood and taking a look, it seems as though the noise is coming from the power steering pump/pulley area. The noise seems to match the rotations. Either way, here's a video of the noise (pardon the moving in the video, I was mainly recording for sound):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE-ksxc4EiA[1]
It may sound like normal engine operation, but it did not make that cyclic sound for the first 10 months, so it worries me. Perhaps I'm just paranoid.
Anyway, if anyone has any idea what it could be, please let me know. I plan on bringing the car to my local dealer because it is still under warranty (barely). However, from what I hear i shouldn't expect much from them...
Any help would be great! Thanks.
Some info: I recently took a trip to North Carolina (from Florida). I also recently replaced the spark plugs before I left, so they are relatively new. The car has about 37k miles. After popping the hood and taking a look, it seems as though the noise is coming from the power steering pump/pulley area. The noise seems to match the rotations. Either way, here's a video of the noise (pardon the moving in the video, I was mainly recording for sound):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE-ksxc4EiA[1]
It may sound like normal engine operation, but it did not make that cyclic sound for the first 10 months, so it worries me. Perhaps I'm just paranoid.
Anyway, if anyone has any idea what it could be, please let me know. I plan on bringing the car to my local dealer because it is still under warranty (barely). However, from what I hear i shouldn't expect much from them...
Any help would be great! Thanks.