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 May 12, 2013 - 9:48 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 4, '12 From San Francisco, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
After taking my celi through an automatic car wash about a week ago i noticed a squeal coming from my passenger front. Before this i noticed a little bit of noise coming from the drivers front after long drives. now i can hear this awful noise when im not accelerating. Its loudest when im driving through the neighborhood and stop signs/lights. Any idea on what i need to replace/repair? Thanks in advance for your help.
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May 13, 2013 - 8:30 AM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Online Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Tighten or replace your alternator and/or power steering belts.
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May 13, 2013 - 12:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '09 From Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
If it isn't your belts you could also check your power steering fluid, it makes a horrific noise when low. It'll make the most noise when turning though.
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May 31, 2013 - 1:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 11, '09 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Check all belts, then fluids, then pulleys/bearings. I over tightened my alt pulley and it screwed with the water pump pulley making that awful squeal. Remember, there is such a thing as too tight ;]
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Jun 4, 2013 - 11:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '12 From San Francisco, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
tightened everything up and applied belt dressing as well. also added more power steering fluid. wasnt low but also wasnt full. went away for the most part. thanks for the help guys
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Jul 18, 2013 - 10:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '12 From San Francisco, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
so im still having a squeal and my power steering fluid is good and alt is tightened up. could it be my axles? i want to make sure everything with my car is 100% before the bay area meet next saturday
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Jul 18, 2013 - 10:59 AM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Online Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Power steering belt?
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Jul 18, 2013 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '12 From San Francisco, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
how can i properly diagnose the power steering belt? it is sounding like its coming from the pass. side and the noise level is kind of intermittent but it is there nonetheless. i just want to be sure she can make it to norcal and back without any probles. i havent had any problems with her at all but its beter to be safe then sorry. what are good signs that axles are going bad?
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Jul 18, 2013 - 12:49 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Online Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Axles click, not squeal. Squealing is all belts. If you tightened your alternator belt and you still have squealing, then it's a very good chance that it's your power steering belt. It's at the bottom of the engine on the passenger side. Follow the line down from your PS fluid reservoir and you'll find the pump and the belt. You tighten the belt by adjusting the pump.
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Jul 18, 2013 - 12:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
You could just take the belts off one by one and test. That will unlock your secret.
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