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Yes, I think the alternators have a metal rubbing device that makes them squeal like some brake pads when the brushes are wearing thin.

The noise was coming from the alternator. The light for the battery charging in the dash finally came on after the GX470 stopped running. Replaced timing belt, water pump, idler bearing, tensioner, serpentine belt, exterior idler bearing. power steering pump, battery, and finally the noise is...

007 Lexus GX470. Jus changed timing belt 123400, water pump, tensioner and bearing. idler bearing, power steering pump...still have whine in engine compartment at low rpm and idle...atf in power steering reservoir... can timing belt cause this whine..using my stethoscope the whining noise is...