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Nano
09-28-2010, 01:39 AM
hey guys i have a question

In the morning when i start my car there is this loud squeaking noise that comes from the front bottom right of the car... it wasnt as bad but it got worse now... and also in the morning i turn on my heat full blast and when i stop at a light it will squeak again but as soon as i accelerate it willl go away....

I have taken a look for my self... i toke some pictures and if you can see in the picture those 3 bolt looking things they dont move but when i turn on the heat they start spinning with the belt and make the noise... im guessing i figured out the problem

im wondering if all i have to do is tighten the middle bolt for this to stop spinning with the belt??

if anyone noes what i am talking about please let me no it would be really appreciated

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/nano6911/IMG00295-20100927-2235.jpghttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/nano6911/IMG00294-20100927-2235.jpg

Cosmo77
09-28-2010, 11:48 PM
hey guys i have a question

In the morning when i start my car there is this loud squeaking noise that comes from the front bottom right of the car... it wasnt as bad but it got worse now... and also in the morning i turn on my heat full blast and when i stop at a light it will squeak again but as soon as i accelerate it willl go away....

I have taken a look for my self... i toke some pictures and if you can see in the picture those 3 bolt looking things they dont move but when i turn on the heat they start spinning with the belt and make the noise... im guessing i figured out the problem

im wondering if all i have to do is tighten the middle bolt for this to stop spinning with the belt??

if anyone noes what i am talking about please let me no it would be really appreciated

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/nano6911/IMG00295-20100927-2235.jpghttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll25/nano6911/IMG00294-20100927-2235.jpg

Omg....don;t touch anything....it probably just needs a belt....there is NO ADJUSTMENT for the a/c belt

Nano
09-29-2010, 04:25 AM
ok thx a lot

sas
09-29-2010, 04:25 AM
This is an electronically engaged clutch and what you had seen is absolutely normal behavior.
Since you have the easy access to the belt, clean the belt and pulleys by gas or better by alcohol
and spray them by one of these belt dressers. I’m using the rosin dissolved by alcohol; it gives a guaranteed good result too.

SonicBoy
09-29-2010, 07:31 AM
What is probably happening is the belt has glazed and is slipping.

I'm not sure about cleaning the belt with gas though.

The belt dressing should help but perhaps its time to have the belt replaced befoe it goes on you. It depends on the mileage and condition of the belt. Your pics of the belt look ok however any signs of cracking and it's better to play it safe and replace before the winter.

colinchrisc
10-24-2010, 10:20 PM
Hey Nano / OP, did you ever figure out what the problem was? I'm getting the same problem.