My intent is to update this description when i have the noise fixed.
The roof on my scion xb is making sounds.
2009 scion xb 105k miles.
A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your xb s engine.
Replaced the harmonic balancer and drive pin new belts all tight.
Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating.
Our list of 7 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your scion xb.
When an alternator is going bad it ll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound.
The xb was one of two models in the lineup of toyota s us exclusive scion division present at the brand s 2003 launch the other being the xa based on the toyota ist.
Hey guys i ve had an old 2006 scion xb for years now but wanted a bigger engine so i just upgraded and bought a 2008 xb.
Scion xb whining noise when accelerating.
Nothing was permanently altered.
The first generation xb was a lightly modified and rebadged version of the japanese market subcompact toyota bb it was a small hatchback based on the toyota echo yaris platform.
While there are a variety of reasons your scion xb is rattling the most common 3 are the ball joints struts or strut mount or a problem with the sway bar links.
This is just one way to do it.
My mom is in her 70 s and lived in this for 6 weeks this wa.
Reviewed by manuel p los angeles ca reviewed for a 2006 scion xb 9 26 2012 8 36 am.
It makes this chattering noise at around 4000 4200 rpms.
I got the euro style rack in black.
So far loving the extra power but notice that everytime i shut any of the doors driver or passenger the roof really rattles.
Unknown miles on engine.
What are common reasons my scion xb engine rattles.
Scion xb camper conversion.
Wanna turn your scion into a weekend camper.
The goal was to make it so you could remove everything and reinstall the seats.
Noise is faint around 25mph but is very loud at 55mph.
Even when people slam the doors the roof wont make noise.