Hey guys. This noise is seriously bothering me and I have no idea what it is. Whenever I crank up my car it makes this squeaky noise. I think its a belt, but not sure which one. I thought it was the alternator belt, so everytime it makes a noise, i tighten the alternator belt and the noise stops. But after letting it cool down after driving it and then cranking it up again, it makes that same noise again. If I leave the car alone for less than 1 hour it wont make that noise when cranking it, but if I leave it sit for longer than 1 hour it makes that noise. The noise doesnt last long. It last for about 5 seconds maybe less, maybe more, somewhere there. But in the mornings it lasts longer than 5 seconds, and lasts for about 8-12 seconds. But I am really getting tired of this noise. Any of guys have any idea what it could be?

 

Sounds like an alternator belt, mine used to do that when it was cold out. When I cranked it, it would make a noise, then go away when I drove it.

 

Yeah, so what should I do about it? replace it? because I have already bought a second one, and the one on is new.

 

try tightening it up and see if it goes away.

 

Well, i tighten it every time it makes that noise. But I tightened the belt all the way once and the noise still came on. I took out that belt and compared it to a new one that I bought and it was stretched. So what should I do?

 

maybe its not the alternator belt. Could maybe be a fanbelt?

 

How about the power steering belt? Think that could be it? I will take a look at the fan belt too.

 

Replace all the belts and if that doesn't fix the problem you MAY have something more serious wrong. Like possibly a bent shaft on the alt of PS pump.

 

Thats what scares me.

But also, whenever I turn on the air conditioning the belt makes that noise. Does this help?

 

Another trick you can use which will possibly tell you is to put a little dish soap on the belt this helps it stick. It's only a temp fix though. I'd suggest changing ALL belts and then see if the squeak persists.