Belt Squeek in Cold Weather
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The accessory belt in my '02 RX squeeks when I start it in the cold morning. It squeeks for about a minute or so, then slowly subsides. The noise seems to be from the front upper pulley area near the alternator, but I can't say 100% sure. It only happens in cold morning, so I bet the dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Is this something to worry about? Or should I simply get the belt replaced? Is it covered under Lexus warranty or is it considered a normal wear item?
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Is this something to worry about? Or should I simply get the belt replaced? Is it covered under Lexus warranty or is it considered a normal wear item?
Thanks.
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i get that too, but doesnt really bother me unless im outside the car.
Originally Posted by HarrierAWD
The accessory belt in my '02 RX squeeks when I start it in the cold morning. It squeeks for about a minute or so, then slowly subsides. The noise seems to be from the front upper pulley area near the alternator, but I can't say 100% sure. It only happens in cold morning, so I bet the dealer can't duplicate the problem.....
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It is more of a neusense (sp?) than an actual problem. Delarship put on belt dressing to quell it but then it has come back. The choice is to replace the belt early or wait out till it is time to change it. I have opted to live with the problem till that time.
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I was having the same noise a for months back until i took it to the dealer a couple weeks ago. What they told me was that the belt was a little loose around the alternator area. They told me that all they had to do was tighten the belt which did the trick. But after yesterday in the dreaded rain of L.A. and running over some large puddles of water, the squeaking came back. To the dealer i go...
Try taking it to the dealer, im positive they will either replace or tighten the belt.
Try taking it to the dealer, im positive they will either replace or tighten the belt.
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My 2001 RX had the same problem. I nursed it along with some belt dressing. Untill the next time I took it in for warranty work. They changed the belts. No problem so far.
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I recently had the same problem with my RX as well. You just have to tighten the belt a bit. It's a pain in the a$$ because the bolts you need to reach are difficult to get to.
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Same thing happened the second winter I had my '02 RX. Dealer said it was the power steering pump and was normal. I then asked them why it didn't squeak the first winter I had it and why my sister's RX doesn't squeal when it's cold. They then replaced the belt and I haven't had a problem since.
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Originally Posted by steevr
Same thing happened the second winter I had my '02 RX. Dealer said it was the power steering pump and was normal. I then asked them why it didn't squeak the first winter I had it and why my sister's RX doesn't squeal when it's cold. They then replaced the belt and I haven't had a problem since.
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Man, my 2006 RX squeels for about 5-10 seconds whenever the car is parked in the rain or snow. It has less than 2,000 miles on and it does that. The squeeling just makes the car sounds like a POS. I'm taking it for a service because of that this week. Is this a common issue/nuisance with rx's?
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I replaced my belts in my 1999 RX300 after squealed in cold weather. It lasted for about eight months. I sprayed belt dressing on for 4 months only stopped it for very short time.
I just replace the alternator belt only again. It started squealing in less than a day.
It now squeals after 5 minutes sitting (warm weather) everytime for 10 to 40 seconds.
Very loud!
Any suggestions?
I just replace the alternator belt only again. It started squealing in less than a day.
It now squeals after 5 minutes sitting (warm weather) everytime for 10 to 40 seconds.
Very loud!
Any suggestions?
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Even after Lexus did mine in Dec. 2004 (just before the last of remaining warranties were expiring), mine squealed a good bit in the morning when I started out and it took several months before it died down completely.