When I start my car, it makes a squealing sound, and kind of sounds like a ton of bats leaving a cave. It then stops after I get going, about 10-15 seconds later. The car is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra and just went over 61000 miles. I think it may be the timing belt, but I wanted to get an idea of what others may think before I take it in. Thanks.
2007-03-12 07:30:01 · 11 answers · asked by Rabbit 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the sound you are hearing is your serpentine belt slipping on the pulleys you may need to purchase a new one or it might be that the tensioner pulley is going bad causing the slippage
2007-03-12 07:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by omallory_us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had the same problem with my 2000 chevy silverado this past weekend. It was squeeking really bad and then after the car started for a few minutes it goes away. They sell an anti belt squeeker that you could spray on your belt, but often times it makes it sound even worse. You could also try rubbing a crayon, candle or piece of soap up to the belt while its running in order to stop the squeeking. Just be carefull that you dont get your hands caught in the fan blade though.
I did that for my truck and it was a temperary solution for about a day or two so I just ended up replaceing the belt and the belt tensionor. So far so good. No squeeks at all.
2007-03-12 07:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by sjappel01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a squealing belt, it's not the fault of the belt. If you replace the belt, you'll have the same sound in a week.
I'd bet dollars to donuts your problem is the air conditioner clutch. Once that clutch begins to lose it's lubrication, it's real hard to turn when cold, but once it warms up, the little lubrication it has gets where it needs to be and it turns without complaining so much.
Remove the belt when the engine is cold and turn all the pulleys to see which one is imposing the most resistance. I'd bet you'll find it's either the A/C clutch or an idler.
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2007-03-12 08:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then likely the sound is a fan belt and not a timing belt. With the engine running spray a little belt dressing on them to see if it goes away. You may just need new ones.
2007-03-12 07:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by Tom D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like serpentine belt, the one that drives the alternator, compressor and other accessories. It could be loose and might need some tensioning or you could try the quick route and buy some belt dressing at an automotive store and spray it on the belt while the engine is running.
Also check over at the automotive forums, I will provide the link below.
2007-03-12 07:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by True Patriot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your fan belt for proper tension, if a serpentine belt, check the tensioner as they have to be fairly tight or you will get a loud squeal.
2007-03-12 07:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be the timing belt. If that slipped, it would break the engine. From the sounds of it, i would imagine it is the alternator belt slipping.
2007-03-12 07:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ian W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the rubber accessory belt.
2007-03-12 07:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its your serpentine belt tensioner or the belt have it checked
2007-03-12 07:42:40 · answer #9 · answered by willie t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it an accessory belt...not timing belt
2007-03-12 07:34:13 · answer #10 · answered by Robert P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋