When I step on the accelerator in my 92 ford fiesta in 1,2 or 3rd gear, it gives out a loud screeching noise, any ideas on how to fix this before i take it to a mechanic?
2006-12-18 09:29:31 · 13 answers · asked by Stephen O 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No quick fixes on a transmission, sounds like a fan belt. Easy to get at any automotive store and a quick fix. By the way to correct some previous answers, you do not need a mechanic to fix a belt. One of the easiest things to fix on a automobile. If your not sure how to on your model car, try looking online for a diagram (theres usually a diagram under the hood near the top of the radiator) if you can't find I'm sure any guy at an automotive store would help. There's no need to buy a whole automotive manual for something like this. Hope I was of some help, Merry Christmas.
2006-12-18 09:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by jtbigz_ga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My car had the same problem last winter sound like the fan belt the problem with mine was i had about 3 or 4 fan belts and they all broke the problem was the cogs that turn it round one of them was not turning so good so i had to go get it fixed so if it keeps doing it once ya put a new one on take it to the garage
2016-05-23 05:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your belts not timing belt. for tightness and replace if cracked or worn if they are glazed over you could get a can of belt dressing at an auto store and spray on belts and this should cure for a little while.Do not use oil on belt this will cause the belt to slip and deteriorate faster.
2006-12-18 09:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by Wiseguy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a drop of oil from the engine dipstick to smear on the inside of the fan belt. It is probably dried out and shiny which causes a shimmy sound. Check to ensure that it is not too loose or in fact too tight................
2006-12-18 09:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
increase your insurance and try to do a good stop and squat in front of a mercedes or such. otherwise you pay about $2000 for transmission job. added insurance $200. just in case you lose the case. might as well add a little life insurance, too.
2006-12-18 09:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your belts are slipping. Possibly get a new timing belt.
2006-12-18 09:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a loose belt ( tighten or replace it )
assuming it is a squealing noise
2006-12-18 09:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new belt, sorry a mechanic is the only one who can replace that.
2006-12-18 09:31:21 · answer #8 · answered by StonerChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parking brake?
2006-12-18 09:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by James Dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your belt tension and condition, also look for frozen belt tensioner
2006-12-18 09:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by storminnormin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋