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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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Squeaking belt

My 02 TL-S has this problem where when I start the car when it's cold there is this loud squeaking noise coming from the passenger side where the belts are at. After the car warms up the noise goes away. What could it be? Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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a worn out belt, the main belt tensioner failing, the ps belt not tightened correctly
(caution: it does need more play than a normal belt)
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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try showing us youtube video so we can help you out better.

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Could it be the timing belt? I will try and upload a video soon.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
a worn out belt, the main belt tensioner failing, the ps belt not tightened correctly
(caution: it does need more play than a normal belt)
The funny thing is that this started after getting my oil changed at Jiffy Lube. Could something they did while doing inspections cause this? I know they inspected the belts.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AznWay
try showing us youtube video so we can help you out better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JrX4...ature=youtu.be
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Could it be the timing belt? I will try and upload a video soon.
No, a timing belt cannot sqeal.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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I am having this issue on cold mornings as well - sounds like either a belt or maybe a bearing squeal - I had all belts/ idlers/tensioner, water pump, seals, etc. changed out when I had the timing belt service done 2 yrs ago @ 101k mi. Now at only 113k miles.

Ideas?
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronmarr1
I am having this issue on cold mornings as well - sounds like either a belt or maybe a bearing squeal - I had all belts/ idlers/tensioner, water pump, seals, etc. changed out when I had the timing belt service done 2 yrs ago @ 101k mi. Now at only 113k miles.

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Miles mean less than age. Was the belt a honda belt or a autoparts store belt?
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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It doesnt sound like a Belt Tensioner problem... By looking in the video the PS Belt looks like the "Mitsuboshi" OEM.. but I dunno about the ACC belt.
IMO Use only OEM I had a Gatorback in there sometime ago and It did squeal alot...
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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All parts for the timing belt replacement, including all belts, idler(s?), tensioner, seals, water pump, etc, were Acura OEM - only 2 yrs ago and about 12k miles since the install. Belts look fine and tension "appears" correct. Wonder if it might be alternator or power steering pump bearing? Noise is only when cold.
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