H1gherReflex
Jun 2, 2010 - 10:41 AM
This has been happening for awhile now. Initially I had a bad serpentine belt and replaced it. The sound stopped for awhile but eventually came back. Now I have no idea what is causing the sound. I added power steering fluid and that worked to a degree but now that doesn't have any affect at all. The sound seems to stop once I either hit a certain amount of RPM's or once the car has been in motion for awhile. I was wondering if anyone could give me some answers. Here is a vid for further examination.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2lpxHPv48
rave2n
Jun 2, 2010 - 10:59 AM
Make sure that belt you just replaced is not to tight, or to lose. Also confirm other things that are on that belt are functioning correctly.
samir0189
Jun 2, 2010 - 11:02 AM
wow. looks like you have a 5th gen steering wheel.
Anyway, it could be any of the pulleys maybe making noise, also does the ST have a separate power steering belt? could be that belt making noise if so.
rave2n
Jun 2, 2010 - 11:09 AM
Yea the power steering is a seperate belt.
H1gherReflex
Jun 2, 2010 - 11:53 AM
I'll check all that out. How tight should the belt be on?
GriffGirl
Jun 2, 2010 - 12:44 PM
Try getting some belt dressing (it comes in a spray can, you can buy it at any parts store) and spray the inside of your belts with it, and see if the squealing stops. If your belts are on properly, and they're in good shape, you could just need to apply that belt dressing which will stop the squealing noise.
HectortheRican
Jun 2, 2010 - 1:48 PM
The same thing happened to me, I replaced all my belts and it still did it, but once the weather started warming up it doesn't happen anymore. So I guess the motor just need to warm up.
GriffGirl
Jun 2, 2010 - 7:10 PM
It's not the motor, it's the belts that are warming up, and the belt dressing will eliminate the issue if that's all it is
k-weaver
Jun 3, 2010 - 4:48 PM
QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Jun 2, 2010 - 6:44 PM)
Try getting some belt dressing (it comes in a spray can, you can buy it at any parts store) and spray the inside of your belts with it, and see if the squealing stops. If your belts are on properly, and they're in good shape, you could just need to apply that belt dressing which will stop the squealing noise.
X2 on this
HOWEVER,
I had a smilar problem and used belt dressing. When I had applied it the noise got worse (much louder). Turned out it was my alternator pully.
stephen_lee
Jun 3, 2010 - 7:50 PM
RUNN!!!!! ITS GONNA BLOW! I HAD A 7AFE DO THAT!!!!!!!!!!
stephen_lee
Jun 4, 2010 - 2:57 PM
jk btw.
the ST has 3 belts under the hood. one for A/C, one that goes to the crank-alternator-water pump, and one thats water pump-power steering pump
95CelicaST
Jun 4, 2010 - 3:36 PM
Take all of the belts off.
You don't need them anyway......
Kharma
Jun 10, 2010 - 4:36 PM
I have that same exact noise, but happens only when i start the ac....
not good for me.
95CelicaST
Jun 10, 2010 - 6:24 PM
Replace your a/c belt. 20 minutes tops.
Kharma
Jun 11, 2010 - 10:46 AM
when i freely turn my ac it still makes that squeel.. i think it is a bad bearing
GriffGirl
Jun 11, 2010 - 3:21 PM
QUOTE (Kharma @ Jun 11, 2010 - 8:46 AM)
when i freely turn my ac it still makes that squeel.. i think it is a bad bearing
That's the pulley, not a bearing, that's making that noise.
Kharma
Jun 11, 2010 - 4:33 PM
So how would i be able to get rid of that noise then?
By the way thanks for the help
stephen_lee
Jun 14, 2010 - 12:07 PM
buy & replace the "a/c magnetic clutch"
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