squaking noise when car is cold or when putting AC on
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I give this video freaking 11 stars out of 10!! I was about to pay $420 for someone to fix my power steering pump
Nice job!!! I’m glad u found my
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You're the first person to actually look for a noise, the tackle the problem i was looking for. THANK YOU
Yup welcome!!
it took me 3 months to find this video i have been through alot thanks guys
Thank you, no one could figure out why my car would squeak with the air conditioner on. You are amazing for explaining this. God bless you. Subscribing 😊
Nice glad u found my video !!!
so u just tighten the screw as he did in the video and it fixed the squeaky noise??
I have been having the same problem for a long time now with a 2005 Toyota Sienna LE, and the squeeling noise is only on the start up and with the AC on the On mode. The squeeling noise only goes on for like 20 seconds and then it goes away, and the noise will not return as long as the vehicle is still warm. In the past, I've taken it to several name brand mechanic places and they have all failed to take care of this issue. What I am going to try and do myself is follow the steps that you give and tighten up that serpentine belt. As a matter of fact, I just checked the belt today and it is not as tight as you show on the video. So tomorrow, I will follow your steps and see if that corrects the issue that I am having with this squeeling noise. Thanks for sharing!
UPDATE: It was exactly as you said in this video! I had to do the loosening up and retightening of the bolts twice, but I finally got that annoying screeching sound fixed! Thanks a million!!!
Yeah if it got adjustable tensnor this might work for u
Same issues am having now on my rx330 will check this fix out
Thank you for this video, my car was doing the same thing and I could never figure out what it was. I fixed it today by looking at this video. The belt needed too be more tighter. Thank you
Nice job!
Here's what I did to fix mine. Take an old tooth brush with soapy water and carefully (be careful not to get hands too close) scrub the belt on the inside surface while it is running. That will improve the grip of the belt against the pulleys. Assuming the belt is tight of course and mine was tight. It may be wore some and need replacement eventually but cleaning the belt of oil and grease seemed to fix it for the time being.
Helped fix my 2004 Highlander. Thanks a ton! Nearly took the whole damn thing apart to replace the belt.
Nice as long as u got it done!!! It got 2 belts but it’s same set up
I had the same problem and massive power steering leak from high pressure line and pump, I'm at 160k, doesn't surprise me. The power steering belt was OG Toyota 1998 and it's 2023. Was cracked but still didn't break. Great car, never give up on them, they will roll forever.
The pump is 65 bucks on Amazon, totally works.
Yup
When he dropped the wrench…. I felt that lol
This has been my problem. When my belt starts squealing I’ll go look at the sides or back of my truck for oil spots. Most hoses are under pressure so a loose hose clamp will be loose. Under pressure power steering, oil cooler, transmission cooler line is leaking getting on the belt. Ill find that leak and fix it by tightening the clamp.. once my power steering pump cap was leaking.. I leave car off and spray a pulley that has ribs with armor all car detailer. It conditions the belt. Then I turn on the engine. You got to find out why the belt is slipping. If you find a leak anywhere around the accessories fix it. If you have no leaks still spray the pulley with ribs. If it stops then check your belt. Dayco belts are cheap and when new will squeal.
Worked for me too. I almost put it in the shop. Thank you.
I had this issue. That is improper belt tensioning. I had my alternator, serpentine belt, and battery changed out. This issue came up and when I blasted my AC it would also make that noise as well as cold starts. The belt is slipping and is not properly tensioned. You need to get this fixed ASAP as if you do not your alternator will break in 5-6 months like it did mine. Especially if you did not have this issue prior to a new belt its likely not tensioned properly have a mechanic redo this over and over on cold starts till the noise goes away. Also, side note my VVTI camp shaft its a part in the toyota engine broke as well likely due to this issue. So let this be a lesson learned for all of you that you need to get this fixed ASAP. The VVTI toyota parts and the things connected to the serpentine belt as well as anything that is connected to starting a car can break....and its not cheap...
Yup thanks for ur input
Not enough good field videos like this. I appreciate the class room mechanics but this short diagnoses and fixing is the best way.
Yup 👍
Thanks man I'm having this problem. Gonna try it and get back here. Thanks again!
mr vegan no just lose them one or 2 threats
@@RBTheMechanic duuuude it worked like a charm thanks brother
Thanks for the video. I wasn't even sure what to google.
Great video. I am having similar issue with my car (Screeching sound while starting my car in the morning. The sound stays for 3 to 4 seconds and then goes away and does not appear for the rest of the day (I do multiple start/stop in a day because of multiple activities such as school run, going to office & coming back, school pickup etc..). I did check this issue with the Halfords and they were unable to identify the problem. I've even recorded the sound coming from under the bonnet and played it back to the Halfords Service Centre. Unfortunately they were unable to identify the issue. The interesting fact is that I did a full service (cost me £230) with the Halfords on 8th March'23 and this issue started appearing after the servicing. I am not sure if this is a coincidence or they have messed it up during the servicing of my car.
It seems like belts need replacement
Thank you thought I was the only one with this issue
This has been driving me insane on my 2002 toyota solara. It is very embarrassing to get out of work and start my car and it squeals so loud. I have replaced both the alternator belt and power steering belt and it is still squealing! Is there some sort of specific torque it needs? I must not have it tight enough??
Feel the belt of it feels loose give it more tightness some time u have to do little by little see which one feels loose
Hey I have a 1996 Tahoe 5.7L with A/C, single belt system. Belt is good and snug. I get a steady and loud squealing noise when the truck is idling AND the A/C or defrost is on. If I turn the A/C on with it running above 1,500 rpms it will not squeal unkess I let the RPMs fall back down to near-idle speed. But if I turn on A/C and then increase RPMs it keeps squealing.
The compressor clutch will turn easily by hand when truck is off, but it's not loose. It turns but won't spin after I push it or anything like that. No oil or anything wet around the compressor. Blows cold air. Squeal stops immediately when knob turns vents off Defrost or A/C button is turned off. And returns immediately when activated again.
I also noted my Battery Gauge drops from 14 volts to 11.5 volts when the truck A/C compressor clutch or belt squeals. Almost like the whole pulley system is being slowed by the A/C engaging.
I'm going to ohm test the clutch to make sure it reads 2ohm or higher, but other than that, what can I try to verify what's bad?
Should I spray a little light oil like WD40 on the front of the A/C clutch? One guy did that online and it stopped his squeal, but that was a different make vehicle.
Well when it squares spray sum windex of sound changes it will be ur diagnostic bad belt
@RBTheMechanic I carefully put wd40 between clutch and compressor pulley, and also dressed the belt in 3 places with some armor all. Got quiet. Now it squeals a little for 1 or 2 seconds when I accelerate, and then stops. It didn't do that before. 😆
Appreciate the help, RB! Great video.
Welcome!! Thank u
Thanks buddy!
Welcome
Thanks for sharing brother, it's helped me a lot.
No problem glad this helped u!!!
Thanks. I'm hoping it isn't my ac compressor because my ac on the 07 yaris I'm trying to sell, it's actually amazing at how powerful the ac still is...
Issue is, it makes A LOT of noise randomly.. And it's fucking LOUD when it squeaks
Think this is whats going on w my car. Thanks for the video. Liked and subscribed
Welcome glad video is useful
Great info and video! Thank you!
Yup thank you
Finally found a video that has the same noise that my car is making. Hopefully I can fix my car soon so I can have ac 🥴
Okalani Leo loose its old belts will make squeel
My serpetine belt came off.my corolla,,mine was the tensioner pulley,,,squeeling noise only when park or neutron....i think the cause now is the a c compressor
@@RBTheMechanic my ac works completely fine in my 07 yaris it's actually super powerful
But it squeals randomly, especially if I just max the ac when it's 100 degrees in Houston it's annoying...
I don't wanna buy a new compressor cause not only am I trying to sell the car, I don't wanna spend the amount I'm gonna sell it for lmao.
@@Teah8cbdude ok cool good the ac working fine but the squeak can be belts try this trick I made video on this u can use windex spray and u see any difference most likely blots belts here’s a link to the video do this when u heat squeak immediately try it th-cam.com/video/cGSY5EmH1Rs/w-d-xo.html
@@RBTheMechanic thanks man I will try it soon and report back
So in summary, the belt was making a noise because it was loose and thus slipping, so to tighten it up you just physically adjusted the alternator?
Yup this one was loose I would look at the best condition on any other car to see if belt is old cracked before doing this
Thanks a lot boss
Welcome!!
Try turning your ignition on for 3-5 seconds THEN START THE CAR. No squeak that way
Finally found the issue I have a Honda 2001 and my car does the same thing when I turn on the ac , heater, or defroster
Honda is diffrent set up but it got adjustments if u think belts are old or haven’t changed in years replace them
I am facing the same exact issue in my car. Why does it happen to begin with? How does it become loose i mean. Thanks for the video. Subscribed
Lionsclub over time belt gets weaker wears out stretches and degrades so if ur belt is old replace it
@@RBTheMechanic Really appreciate the reply and advice. Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for the video!
awesome tutorial and thank you
Very well explained good video, we have the same problem i was driving with my father and then this noises showed up when i opened the AC then we got rid of everything all the accesorries including wipers and all stuff just to get home was raining likr crazy today. I hope this will fix our car problem and im also pretty sure that our car have a very old belt.
Can you make a video that you will change a belt? 😃
When I get this job to do it I will make video on it haven’t seen the customer he comes in summer time
Hey buddy, im having the same noise but only when the AC is turned on, when i turned off the AC, noise is gone but once turned on, noise is coming
Possibility the belt or tensioner depends on the set up
I have the same problem( only with AC on )
How do you fix the problem ?
Thanks man. Good video.
I was wondering if it ever gets confusing when you're checking for the looseness or the tightness of the belt 🤨
I usully check to see how old is the belt and then recommendnew belt
You can put an extension ontop of another extension on another extension to get to the bolt Lol 😁
Good looking out life saver
Glad video was useful
Thank you sir, it worked for me.
Welcome
I have a similar problem it only happens in the morning, but after I heat the car up it’s fine. I’ve noticed it specifically happens when everything thing is on like ac,headlight, and whenever I try putting my windows down or up it makes the noise from that small amount of pressure added to the alternator. I got my belt changed and it seems to be tight, but the problem is still there. Could wd40 fix it? I know someone who had the same problem and wd40 worked for them
Mostlikely bad belt or lose this is the car on cold start up belt noise goes away once the belt heats up
Hello we have a Dodge ram 1500 2004, we put a new engine, new exhaust system, new ac compressor and ac system , new tention pulley,new serpentine belt. We had chirping but it went away when we put the new tention pulley. The next day the cooling system lines bursted, we got those fixed by a mechanic, we picked up the truck everything was good we turned the ac on and now the chirping is back. Could some of the residue from the cooling system lines have gotten on the serpentine belt? Or what else can we look into? Any advice would be great.
Not sure since it’s new belt how did u recharge the ac system and also possibility the belt is either loose wrong or bad never think new part r always good
Can you tighten belt tension if car has an automatic tensioner? I have 1999 Corolla with this problem, but it has the automatic belt tensioner. Intermittent problem started shortly after replacing belt.
No theirs are none adjastable
That might just be it. I changed the belt and started getting this annoying noise. I am going to try out this and hoping its a belt loose issue because there was no noise with the old belt.
Adjust it
Saved me hundreds of dollars
Nice job!!!
lol we had a long drive and thing thing just pops up. im glad we had the same noise.. sad thing is its holly week so no tech is avaialble.. but great to know its just the belt.
Aww ok yeah it’s king weekend we’ll be safe till u find a mechanic
@RB The Mechanic wassup bro does this work for 2006 Scion xB
Oh yeah that came to me also alternator belt was loose
Thanks 👍
Why would the alternator cause the belt to slip because of "load"? The belt was loose that's all.
Usully over time the belt will stretch out so if it’s old old belt replace it and check the condition for cracks and yes once there ac load or alternator load that’s when it will slip
I have honda fit 2007. I just had the compressor and belt replaced. But belt is squeaking now when my AC is on. I can only have AC on while driving above 25mph. Or once the engine is warmed up. Is it cause the belt is cheap quality? Should i get something more expensive or just have it adjusted. It cost only $15
Ok that car belt can be adjust so give it small adjustment don’t go crazy right either do little bit and see how it works out if it get better and still small light amour squeal do little more that should fix it other wise replace for better belt.. I have had belts that squeak just because of the quality usually I go ac delco belt or original from dealer
@@RBTheMechanic thank you 😊
Ever been on a date go back to your car start it up and your belts start screaming? So embarrassing 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmao been there but yeah fix that
@@RBTheMechanic 😂😂😂😂
Thanks alot sir, Godbless you
Thank you!
this avalon is not automatic tensioner?
No
So I have a Toyota iris, and mine is doing the same thing when I turn on the air just when I turn on the air
Yes load is causing it check belt tightness or replace it if it’s old maybe stretched out
If I had my alternator replaced, could the belt be now lose because of the service? Mine sounds the same and my belts were done in 2020. Thanks!
Yes I have had that happne to me
I have a 1997 honda civic 1.6 L engine . I just got the serpentine belt and the ac compressor belt fixed by my mechanic and its still squealing . I had someone else look at it and they said it may be the clutch on the ac compressor . Does that sound accurate before i go and pay for a brand new compressor to be replaced ?
U should try to adjust the belt a bit before anything some times when I install a new belt it also need to be adjust after it run for a bit cuz it streches and loosens up a little
I have a 2021 Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion. About two days ago, this screeching sound started when I turned the AC on. It is so loud and annoying. If the AC is off, no screeching sound. Should I still tighten the belt?
U can’t on these it for spring load tensioner I believe relay the belt and check ur tensioner first identify if it is the belt u can spray windex on it when it makes the sound that should give u some type of change and idea that it is the belt
My 2002 Honda does this anytime I turn on the ac but when I turn off the ac it doesn’t scream . The belts are new on the car but could it be the pulley ? Or something else? possibly the belt ? Pls help 🙏
Need adjustment then belt might be loose
My Mazda Protege have the same problem but only with AC on.
Oh ok possability bad belt
@@RBTheMechanic No, It is new.
Hey dude. Great video I have this issue when turning ON my car. I bought it used ( can't return ) I don't know anything really about cars but I checked it and saw the belt seemed new ( yes it had all the numbers) I'm guessing it's adjusting? Anyways thanks for this great vid
Do belt test I will send u link to another video I spray the belt soon as start up noise goes away that will determine bad belt
Here’s a link th-cam.com/video/cGSY5EmH1Rs/w-d-xo.html
@@RBTheMechanic thanks I'll test this out!
Im gonna try this, this is happing on my ladys car
I had that noise too
Yo my accord cb7 ac belt was noisy only around 5 seconds on cold and replace it and still makes the noise on cold and its tight enough idk whats wrong
Did u buy good quality belt?
@@RBTheMechanic yess man around 35$ but only does tht noise only cold start and i thought it was to tight i loose it a lil and now makes the noise when i berly turn on ac for like first 10 seconds
My 98 jeep Cherokee is doing this when I turn it on and turn the AC on only when the AC is on and it’s worse when I take a turn and the AC is on it drives me insane it’s so embarrassing good to know this is probably what the problem is
Defiantly belts if they r old replace it
I think I have a loose belt or worn belt how much should I charge the fix on a civic?
Hi have a same problem on my car Mazda 6 2005 but have got any solutions till yet
Might want to start with new belt
I have already changed my belt as well but didn’t worked
After I start my car at cold night and turn on my ac it make noise something like in your video and disappear after some time .
@@nirmalkayastha103 could be bad tensor however did u match up the belt to see if it was same size or bit smaller
Have done everything I have changed the pulley, changed the belt twice and adjusted tensor but still didn’t worked
@@nirmalkayastha103 It is a problem that it happens in same Mazda cars... For example, in my Mazda Protege. Could you fix it ? What was the problem ?.
So is that the serpentine belt i need to change?
If it’s ole change it. Some time after changing it will squeak that means u need to adjust it because it might be loose
@@RBTheMechanic i have a kia sorento 2005 and i want to change all 3 belts , what are the belts that i should change?
@@RBTheMechanic there’s 3 belts in front engine. Do you know the names of those 3?
@@jimbooo5713 power steering belt alternator ac belt this would be most ideal
Nice work!
It makes. A loud ass noise
Omg i love u posted this video i cam across it. See if have this saaame issue exactly with my car its an 06 nissan sentra but mine at times also does that screech when it starts cold.. Or here and there thru out the day when i start it up.. I took it to a mechanic and he heard it with ac and stuff and said it could be the Air Compressor? Should i get a second opinion?
Get a second opinion
Me pasa lo mismo con un Nissan Versa 2015, cada vez que giro el guíe o prendo el ac, hace ese mismo ruido. Ya verifique la polea y esta bien. No se qué hacer.
Sorry I only know english
The same thing happens to me with a 2015 Nissan Versa, every time I turn the steering wheel or turn on the ac, it makes that same noise. I already checked the pulley and it's okay. I do not know what to do.
@@Matatanpr7 replace the belt if they r old usually the belt gets stretched
This is happening on my 2012 Dodge Charger guess some so called mechanics don’t know how to tighten a belt
No on the dodge u have self tightening tensioner either ur belt is stretched or tensioner is not strong enough
my car squeaks only when sitting until you start driving, then it stops, i turn on the ac and the squeaking is so loud, then i drive for about 1 min and it stops completely
Sounds like bad or loose belt which slips when it got load on it
I have a diffrent issue.. there is a noise while switch ON the Ac only. Is this the same issue with it? Or diffrent?
Describe me the noise
@@RBTheMechanic
When I start the car there is nothing noisy but right after turn on Ac there is a noise from the engine side. Also not sure from engine or any part of it.
@@RBTheMechanic
th-cam.com/video/j7yflp1WFrU/w-d-xo.html
Exactly the same noise 👆
@@saranyams7443 that noise is pully it can be ac compressor or idler any pully that’s running with belt u can check like he did and take off the belt with engine off and turn each bearing pully and see which one makes noise gonna have to do some physical diagnostic
@@RBTheMechanic
Thanks a lot .. it was very helpful 🙏
How do I tell the mechanic that put this on that the belt is loud. It's a new belt and it is loud
Then u have to adjust it if it got adjusted like this video u can’t add this mechanism what year car u got
@@RBTheMechanic I have a 2004 Nissan quest built out as a camper. Everything I ask for them to fix they jack the cost up to over $2000 even to tighten a belt they put on $500
My belt only squeals when engine is cold but when I run it for abt 5-10 minutes it goes away. Please help
Yes that’s the case of loose or bad belt
I have no idea where those bolts are or what to tighten.
What car u have
Yup this my problem
what if the belt is not lose , do i just need to get it replaced ?
Yup it could be stretched out belt or bad tensioner
@@RBTheMechanic thank you , i will have it look are
Hi, would this Avalon be similar to a 2013 Lexus es 350? I am having a similar issue.
I only hear the squaking noise randomly when I turn the A/C to lowest temperature, if I keep it at let's say 22 degrees, then there is no squaking noise.. do you think this is the same issue?
Not same but similar
@@RBTheMechanic Could it be the compressor?
Or what is an obvious sign that it is the compressor? Thanks for the feedback
@@thewestbank23 what do mean ? This is video on belt and squeak what issue ru having?
If mine slightly squeaks when its Hot in Az does that mean the belt id lose?
Yes spray windex on start up when it makes noise if it changes sound that’s what it is
@@RBTheMechanic thank you alot bro!!
my car makes this noise all the time when I turn the ac on like I be embarrassed to turn the ac on I say it doesn’t work , I’m going to see if I can fix it myself
Yeah that puts more load on belts when u out ac on so try this if ur belt is old cracked dried up change it!
Hey it happens when I steer the wheel what does that mean
Belt is prolly old and loose stretched replace it
@@RBTheMechanic question what happens if the bell breaks does it like damage the engine completely or the AC does not work
What is the belt called again?
Serpentine belt this car has 2 belts alternator and power steering depends on the car u got some most have 1
Wow 👍
But why it is happening only during the cold start
Yes on cold start it dose that temperature effects components it’s just how it is
I have a different noise, my ac makes a noise when I’m at a stop light but goes away when I’m hitting the gas, it’s a rattling noise
Check ur idle rpm when ur stopped if it’s below 7-800 that might be the problem or engine mounts
@@RBTheMechanic where should it be at so I know, I’m going to check that today when the sun comes up
@@newgrandorder the engine mounts?
@@RBTheMechanic if I change the engine mounts shouldn’t I change them all?
@@RBTheMechanic how do I do that? I don’t know much about cars but I’m learning
We same problem but I don’t to fix cuz im scared to touch anything to my car cuz this is mu first car
Von siojo take it to ur local trusted mechanic at least u have an idea of what it is
if u dont know what your doing..dont even try
What if my Nissan rouge is squealing like this only when I accelerate and blowing hot air from AC?
Bad belt replace the belt and about ac blowing hot check fuses and pressure in ac system
@@RBTheMechanicTY I really appreciate your response!
I'm also in Houston. Where are you located ... incase it's not the fuse? ...cos imma need AC stat!! :)
@@wndywoo I’m north nj Bayonne east coast
@@RBTheMechanic i live in northern jersey. can I stopby at your shop?
@@shintahadinata519 sorry I do only appointments so we have to schedual a day and need to know type of repair
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Mine does this when I put the heat on to
Maybe defrost ac come on
mine is a Scion Xa 2004, the noise comes when i play music for over 20 or 30 minutes, then when i turn ON the engine, the noise kicks in, at times the noise can come on when i haven't started the engine for a couple of days
Well then it’s not mechanic noise maybe ur radio is picking up static
Hello brother ,
I got the same sound on my2016 toyota RAV 4. The mechanic changed the tensioner and belt last year it was ok for a year now it’s start making the same exact noise when I put AC on after driving 3-4 miles the sound disappear please help.
I would replace the belt it usully streched out
@@RBTheMechanic
Brother it’s new belt put it on last year !
OEM. Thanks for the replay. Mechanic telling me is not adjustable. Would u suggest new belt. Oh man.
@@RBTheMechanic
Brother I see a video guy showing putting dielectric grease on the rib of the belt and it’s stop making the noise. Did u ever try that. Let me know please.
THAT"S THE NOISE WHAT IS IT ?
Squeaking belt what car u have
I hear this same noise when I start my car and the AC or heater blower is on. I can turn off the blower and the noise goes away. I have also opened the hood, started the car and listened for the noise. It is coming from the passengers side. When I turned off the car, the chirping noise continued for several seconds. Any idea why? Thank you.
Nancy Ensley what kinda car u got seems like belts if ur belts are on that side it’s mostly is the belts
no is not,,is a pulley
@@RBTheMechanic i have a kia sorento 2005 i have same issue as Nancy. I’m thinking it’s the belt too. I checked and the belt was loose not sure if it’s too loose though 🤷🏼♀️
@@jimbooo5713 if it’s squeaks then it’s either loose or old so if ur belts are hold change them if u recently changed it the just adjust it
@@RBTheMechanicgotcha. Will change it once the weather is warmer and not -30 degrees
why did he leave it one heat?!.... put the AC on cold, thats the most demand..... uh
My car has same problem .what should i do .i am worry .plz guide me
(Dr Muneer Ahmad Siddiquei Heart Specialist) well when was the last time u changed ur belts ? If u haven’t changed belts in long time please change then usually this noise comes when weather start to get cold or is cold because belt is weak or stretched out so please change them
My noise goes away when i press in the clutch and switch of the headlights and A/C all at the same time, also goes away when the engine is warm. I guess i got the same problem. My belt is hardly 20k miles old, also have a new waterpump and idler pulley.
Usually they start to make noise when u put on ac on a uType of load but I guess give it a shot