During cold starts, my civic will make a really loud squeal? any ideas what it could be?

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Asked by Troy Aug 27, 2010 at 12:20 AM about the Honda Civic

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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sounds like the alternator belt or the alternator it self is bad.. start with a belt.. sometimes they get lose but they only cost acouple bucks might as well replace..

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