I had a belt squealing mostly at start up and when AC was running. A week ago it was at the shop for oil change a a couple recalls and I had them check the belts to see where the squealing was coming.

Asked by Tera Sep 24, 2015 at 07:17 PM about the 2004 Honda Civic EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was told Power Steering and Serpentine
Belts needed replaced. They were replaced
4 days ago and the car is still squealing,  if
not worse than it was before belts were
replaced.  What would cause the squeal?

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Paul answered 8 years ago

There is a pulley that the serpentine belt rides on that could be bad, the belt could be a little tight if a cheap belt was used. You may want to spray some belt dressing on the belt, it can be purchased at an auto supply store

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Kelly answered 8 years ago

well..you should never put belt dressing on a belt..and belt could be too loose. and a cheap belt or an idler pully....sorry joe..

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MeandMe answered 8 years ago

Thats ok

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I had a belt squealing mostly at start up and when AC was running. A week ago it was at the shop for oil change a a couple recalls and I had them check the belts to see where the squealing was coming.

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