My 04 Corrolla squeals right after I start it. After being warm or driving for a while, it goes away completely. Is this something to worry about? Close to 28K miles.
2006-07-19 12:32:55 · 25 answers · asked by wwefna 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Belt is worn, buy some belt dressing or replace the belt.
2006-07-19 12:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by brockett11 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
belt is the likely squeal, but have your alternator checked as well. often times when an alternator is weak, it will not keep the battery charged as it should, so when you start the vehicle the starter draws the battery to a lower point than normal causing an extra load on the alternator directly after starting the engine. In just a few minutes it will usually have battery back to an acceptable level -- the excessive load on the alternator eases and the squealing stops. hope it helps!
2006-07-19 13:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by iamlawst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The belts. You can sometimes stop it with the application of belt dressing but it means the belts are worn and should be replaced. You don't want to get stranded at the worst possible time. Also check for misalignment of pulleys. This may be the cause for wear.
I would think that 28K is kind of premature so it leads me to think there is somthing wrong somewhere.
2006-07-19 12:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by trobo_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would be a pulley locking up. this might ultimately reason the belt to interrupt. Take it in and function it checked. shouldn't value plenty. examine the potential guidance fluid point, spray the belts with belt dressing and see if this fixes it. If it does have the pulleys checked just to be on the secure area. With the added information you published I do have self assurance, with out being waiting to certainly pay attention it myself, that's better than possibly a pulley. between the wheels the belt winds around, some enable it to be adjusted some are there basically as a handbook and are not adjustable. If one is locked up or in the suggestions-set of locking up it's going to make the belt squeal. Its slightly greater costly than basically changing a belt approximately $250-$3 hundred. another possiblility is the full front suspension with regards to the guidance. examine the pulleys first then take it to an alignment save.
2016-10-08 02:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by boland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son's Geo does that. There is a part called an idler pulley that holds the belt, and if worn out, it moves in and out causing the squealing when you start the engine. We found this out after replacing the belt, and still hearing the squeal. Good idea to check your belt periodically if you don't get the idler pulley replaced.
2006-07-19 12:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slipping belts. They can be slipping because they are loose or because they are old and brittle and have developed a slick texture. Less than $200.00 will get you all new belts replaced by a mechanic.
If that belt fails, you could loose your Alternator (electricity), Power Steering, Airconditioner and maybe other things as well.
2006-07-19 12:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A belt
2006-07-19 12:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best guess would be a belt that slips while the engine is cold, but stops after it warms up.
2006-07-19 12:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by Joe Rockhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fan belt. Try belt dressing (you can get it at any autoparts store). If the belt is in bad condition you should replace it.
2006-07-19 12:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by geni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a bad belt, power steering pump or alternator. This car should still be under warranty.
2006-07-19 12:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋