P Pakalolo New member Aug 22, 2014 #1 When I start my ac, its squeals really loud then quits after a few seconds. Any ideas if this a belt, pully, or ac problem?
When I start my ac, its squeals really loud then quits after a few seconds. Any ideas if this a belt, pully, or ac problem?
jgue467 Senior Member Aug 22, 2014 #2 1st guess is a loose belt. Try rubbing a small amount of bar soap underneath it, while running is best but be careful! If it goes away, then it needs a little snugging up. It's the weekend-woohoo! :banana:
1st guess is a loose belt. Try rubbing a small amount of bar soap underneath it, while running is best but be careful! If it goes away, then it needs a little snugging up. It's the weekend-woohoo! :banana:
N nissanh Senior Member Aug 22, 2014 #3 ^^ You can also pour little bit of water right onto the belt and see what happened to the noise.
TheDurk Elite Member Aug 22, 2014 #4 How many miles on the belt? Mine started squeaking at 110k and no amount of tightening helped. New belt solved the issue. Eventually they just die.
How many miles on the belt? Mine started squeaking at 110k and no amount of tightening helped. New belt solved the issue. Eventually they just die.
fourwd1 Moderator Aug 22, 2014 #6 Look at the underside of the belt that contacts the pulleys, if it looks cracked, or if the belt looks glazed its time for a new one.
Look at the underside of the belt that contacts the pulleys, if it looks cracked, or if the belt looks glazed its time for a new one.
