When I start my 2008 chevy colorado 2.9l 2wd, it makes a chatter noise that sounds like a belt or pulley. This happens only on start up or putting it into gear, either reverse or drive, then throttle. I don't hear the noise when cruising down the road. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards..
Hello, Any special tools needed for replacing belts/pulleys/tensioners? I need to understand/learn how to take the belts off or release tensioner. I'm pretty efficient at mechanic work once I learn the proper methods. Advice appreciated! Thx!
If the chirpy/squeal/humming noise is heard on a cold start its either the water pump pulley or power steering. If the noise is not heard until the engine gets warm its often a tension pulley or idler pulley. If unsure, pull off the serpentine belt and start engine. Let it run no more than a minute. If no squeal or chirp noise you can be sure it's one of the pulleys or the belt itself. If you still hear the noise with the belt off you have an internal engine issue or problem with emissions.
If pulleys are squealing, change them asap. My idle pulley was squealing for about 1 month off and on. The day I bought a new one is the day the pulley bearing seized and the pulley came apart. The serpentine belt jumped off and I lost power steering, alternator, water pump. I was able to pull off the road and open the hood to let the engine cool off, temp was starting to rise. It took only about 10 minutes to replace the idle pulley. I also changed the tension pulley.
my engine on a 4 year old toyota makes a squeeling sound. but the weird thing is it only happens when the car is in DRIVE and the braked to a stop. the squeeling goes away the minute i let off the brake and the car moves or when i shift into park . is it still likely. a pulley?
randomrazr I have a manual transmission, but I am replacing pulleys and belts right now. Mine has had an intermittent squeak mostly on cold starts in the morning for 4-5 months. The last week it has started doing the the same as your Toyota. I can confirm the pulleys are bad on mine. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
@@randomrazr Hello. My 2008 Accord EXL does the same. Only makes noise when in drive and reverse. Can you please let me know what was the problem and how you fixed it?
Great video. I knew the issue with my truck was a pulley. A mechanic tried telling me my transfer case was bad. Thanks to your video, I figured it out myself. Bad pulley on my water pump (which explained my over heating issues. I went ahead and put a new water pump and serpentine belt. Problem solved. Thanks.
Question to anyone that can help.. i have a 2014 dodge charger hemi, ever since i got it, it has like a grinding kinda noise to it, i thought it was the belt but its not, IT DOES make the noise when the car is in idle so i was thinking that could be it, anyone have any recommendations?? not a squeaky noise, not a chirp, although it did once awhile back, like best way i can describe it, it is a grinding noise. help?
What if you're hearing noise at specific RPMs? I notice a metallic spinning/grind noise only at 2000RPM. Could this also be a pulley/bearing? Or is it a sign of a bigger problem?
It might be the heat shield on your catalytic converter. Mine was making a metallic noise at 2000 rpm as well. I have a 2008 mazda 6 2.3l. I took mine to a muffler shop and they took off the heat shield. No more noise
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Pulleys are such a overlooked car part that doesn't get replaced esp on an older car imo. I replaced basically almost all of them on my old 2010 Camry with 180k+ miles. After watching your videos I ordered a new Denso water pump and alternator from you guys and fitted it. Much better now. Along with 2 new belts Great channel and very helpful. 1A auto sells quality parts. Us guys and gals living on the East coast. The winter just destroys the cars.
You are one of my favorite 1A Auto "stars!" Love the enthusiasm, the "duh" reenactments & how you make us all feel like "tah-dah" when we realize how to fix our problematic car issues. And how you say "vehicle" makes me smile everytime due to your accent. Truly appreciate you all!
Hey mate, what causes the pulleys to start playing up ? Is it just wear and tear overtime or is there something specific I can do to avoid this issue in the future
I bought brand new belts but the squealing noise hasn’t stopped. Hi pitch squealing noise that is lound upon starting & the faster I go. The less noise it makes
Thanks for the knowledge I feel some of these mechanics try to get over if they sense you have no knowledge of your issue fox run auto in bear de just tried to charge me 2,000 to fix a wobbly pulley smh
I have a 2007 Nissan Altima replaced both front wheel bearing all the suspension good condition. but when turning to the passenger right side you hear a humming noise at low speeds then get louder going slightly over 55. Could it be bad pulley bearing, alternator pulley, power steering bearing. Maybe something else?!
Regarding the pulley noises, my tundra is not squealing ,chirping, nor tapping. It's more of a dry rubbing sort of sound (like the sound Chewbacca makes only toned down) idk ,it's the best description of this noise I can compare to. It has the repetitive sound same uniform rhythm as it goes around,I am guessing since I can feel by hand on the cover while truck is running. I recently bought the aisin timing belt replacement kit ,after the operation was complete, drove about 50 or so miles, the noise was then present. Weird because I actually hears it while my stereo was on. Probably also I could feel change of performance through the pedal. I know my truck and any time there's issue I feel it via gas pedal. I am immediately aware of any new noise the arises. Someone else may not hear what I'm hearing or if so may say it's normal, but NO , NO ITS NOT NORMAL. That happened exactly at the Toyota service Department in Houma. Also the "professional" told me the rack and pinion was on the verge of failure, ready to set appointment for replacement. I said no. The "professional " said my power steering fluid is leaking everywhere. NOOOOOOO. If that were even remotely true I would have been adding power steering fluid constantly. Since I have owned this truck I never once added power steering fluid ever. Had this "professional " actually fulfilled his duty to investigate before making his diagnosis, such as cleaning the area where it was so called "leaking everywhere" , turned the wheel several times... there's no leak anywhere! Oh but he was hyped about that appointment to replace rack and pinion, which is a pricey part and procedure. How could he be firm with that false diagnosis? He never even checked to be sure IF it was actually leaking. I left a review regarding that incident, naturally greg leblanc toyota removed my review . I apologize for going off topic but I felt the need to mention the experience with a dealership service dept, knowing that all are not shady and I can only attest to my experience with this one... just stay focused when they drive a diagnosis not to be blindsided with false information. It's sad when you cannot trust your dealership service department. Automatically these "professionals" believe that girls are easy to manipulate. I wish I knew who to report that misdiagnosis to, apparently the company is not concerned with scamming consumers. So back to my pulleys, is there a serpentine belt pulley? And has anyone heard a noise such as what I described?
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla. I changed the alternator after it was squeaking. I fixed that sound, but now I have a squeaking noise at cold start, it kinda chirps up and down as the belt goes at its speed. It works, it goes away once it’s warmed up, I don’t really know where to start.
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My car has been making a very loud squealing noise since I got my serpentine belt replaced. I took it back to the shop to get the belt tightened and it stopped. Though 2 days ago it made the noise again out of nowhere and it seemed to be louder and last longer then before. Previously, this noise would happen shortly after turning the AC on after starting my car. The instance 2 days ago occurred about 5 minutes after starting my car, a couple minutes after I had already turned the AC on.
I have a 2009 Impala that has a loud grinding noise like a pulley bearing that is out, but the thing is I removed the serpentine belt so all pulleys are not turning but the loud pulley bearing noise is still there. Its very loud but can not be one of the pulleys in this video shows. Whats up with that situation?
I’ve changed everything but alternator,Ac, and fan pulley. My truck still makes a very loud screeching sound during start up of my tundra. Sadly my alternator pulley gets quite warm during the start up/ squealing part. Just got another belt but it’s Toyota oem $.
Help! 2001 2500HD 8.1 sounds like the clutch or bearings in the a/c is freezing up. Replaced all the pulley' and tensioner. Along with clutch fan. Instead of replacing the unit and would also be a help if broke down on a trip. There should be a work around to be able to put a bigger idler pulley and a smaller belt...I just don't know how to do it. Maybe with a string to measure the new work around belt??? Because if you're belt breaks on a trip due to seizing pulley your done. If there was a work around, in 15 mins you'd be back on the road. Otherwise there's gonna be a tow bill and hotel costs that wouldn't be necessary. Then I could replace anything, to a point, frozen up at a later point in time. Oh, I have the 105 amp alternator. Thanks so much!!! Bob!
Good video for explaining them. I think my Idler pulley is bad, the bearing. It's making such an annoying whine on cold start. Turning is very rigid. I thought if might be a bad PS Pump. But I've replaced my o rings on the PS Pump. Now I'm gonna replace the Idler pulley first and see if that solved it. The noise isn't comming from the PS Pump, which leads me think it's one of the Pulleys. 2008 TL Cheers
Replaced the serpentine belt on my 09 Sienna roughly a year ago for this noise issue. Fixed the issue, but now it’s back only on cold starts. I’m thinking it may be a bearing, I’ll have to check them all out for too much play or for too much or too little spinning! Now, does the endless spinning issue only apply to idler pulleys, or also power steering and water pump pulleys?
You guys make some really great content! I was driving my 06 Corolla XRS in deep snow for a couple days recently, and my splitter foced snow and dirty slush up into the engine bay, fully packing it. The next time I started the motor it squealed like a car with belt slippage. Since it was within arms reach, I grabbed a can of belt conditioner spray and put a little squirt on there... and all hell broke loose! It sounded so bad, like a cacophony of tortured children and elderly souls crying out for me to shut the motor down right away, which I did. I'm about to spray it out with water today, but I was wondering if the bearings are supposed to be sealed or if there's potential that grit and soot got in there and washing it could actually resolve the issue?
So I'm hearing a loud topping noise after my belt has been replaced by a certified mechanic, but I'm a distant away from his shop right now. What do I need to do from here?
Yea I get chattering in my engine. I first I thought well it's getting colder, so maybe it's the engine just trying to heat up, but I'll be sure to check the pulleys. I still need to replace the valve cover gasket
my car sounds like it has a turbo now, but I noticed, idler pulley is super shiny now. What does that mean? That means the bearing on the idler pulley is not as free as it should.. so it's not keeping up with the engine, causing the belt to wear out the metal to make it shiny? Any help would be cool
I really am not a car fanatic at all but this was a very easy watch. I just came from Pep Boys after having them fix my serp belt over the weekend. Heard a slight noise that wasn't quite a screech but still sounds a little bit off whenever I start the car (although, it's in and out, and of course, when the guy came out to hear it, it wasn't making that noise any of the 3 times I started the car). He said it was a pulley and not the belt they fixed, and that I should just wait for it to make that noise consistently before doing anything. The sound right to you?
Took off my belt and gave everything a spin and a wobble, i originally thought the sound was coming from the crankshaft, but once the belt was off and i spun the water pump pulley, it squeaked and i realized i was about to sell a car with a water pump that might fail at any time. Thanks for the advice and I'm going to get that replaced pronto before i sell.
Please stop reminding me of my phone need to be clean please I will delete this app 2003 Mercedes-Benz Deacon oil forgot to put a boat in to the pulley tensor will that make it leak oil a lot of oil
What a relief. The part of the video where you were describing the movements of the pulley being OK in one direction but a wobble being bad. Because my Pulley is moving in the directiob of the belt a little bit but it's not a wobble like as if it was a loose bearing
greate video but still doesn't solve my problem. Toyota Avensis 2018 1.6 diesel. rattling sound is coming out from pulley or around. Alternator has been refurbished. Pulley, tensioner and belt has been changed, but still keep noise. belt chenged few times and thats help for couple weeks only. one of mechanicks said that pulley need to be oryginal from toyota not cheaper substitute. Any more ideas ??
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Guys, my hyundai azera is giving off a whining noise like a supercharger lol, it also produces the noise when its still and not moving as i rev it, and it also makes the whining noise when i accelerate on roads, i changed the idler pulley and still no luck, the noise is still there. Any thoughts on what that noise might exactly be?
I just learned if you catch them early enough you can repack the pulley bearings with grease and make them last much longer. Just did this tonight and is quiet as a mouse up front.
So I replaced my rack an pinion also replaced the cooler line put a new power steering pump in and now I hear a whining squeaking noise on acceleration never had that noise before replacing rack and pinion and power steering pump what should I look for next
I have the squealing only when I’m drive and accelerating. The noise originates from the front lower driver side of the engine. Is that the pulley? (5.7 hemi 2012 ram 1500)
I have a 1996 Chevy Express 1500 5.7. The serpentine belt keeps shredding. I notice the tensioner bounces, and I hear knocking noise.i changed the tensioner and idle pulley, it did the same thing. I removed the belt, checked all the pulleys. No noise. Can you give me some advice. Please. Thanks, Bobby
Hello, thank you for this useful video. My Honda CR-V I bought new just in December ‘20 with 1.6 diesel AWD with 9 speed ZF automatic has kind of rattling noise (pretty sure it’s not normal Diesel engine noise) from the front of the car which I assume is from the engine. I can hear it very clearly with air con off, windows shut. The noise can be heard only when hold my foot on the gas to crawl at the speed of around 9-15 mph which keeps it at low rev of around 1,000 or a bit lower. The noise lasts for as long as it’s in those conditions and go away when the transmission shifts to lower gear and the rev goes higher than 1,000-ish or when I speed up or take my foot off the gas. Do you think the noise comes from any of these pulleys or belt tensioner? Thanks so much in advance!
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My fan is bobbing in and out and I have a loud chirping squealing screech and also like a can of gravel rolling around grinding sound. Also i felt performance problems driving too. Parked cuz im scared it sounds so bad... Loud. I had an intake leak for a while until I used blue devil 3 years ago.. I think the coolant ruined a pulley but my fan bobs around in and out slightly. I've never troubleshot any of this before
Hello, I enjoy watching your videos I've been looking all over for a video for ' '97 Ford Explorer XLT Control Trac 4wd 6cyl 4.0l SOHC. I have a stuck bolt on my idler pulley. Every video I've seen so far is not for the correct car with a method that I don't really want to try on a vehicle that I haven't had long and there aren't any on 97 Ford Explorer idler pulley stuck bolt, everything is for crankshaft pulley or tensioner ect. I don't have access to power tools at the moment and I don't have access to a torch. I have one more challenge which is I have a wrist that's in a brace because it's healing from being broken 🤦🏾♀️.. what have you got for some ideas? Thank you in advance if you answered this.
Good afternoon, I have a 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S ( special edition ). My brother bought me the car in 2021, from a private owner. drove this car for 2yr with this sound . Cranking the car up this noise is a little loud once I take my foot off acceleratord driving off it’s still makes this noise. It jerks as it reach up to 20 miles after reaching 20 miles car drives good on the road. Same crazy noise as you mentioned. Also once the car pulls off, it jerks as pressing down on the accelerator reaching 20 miles then the jerking stops. On yesterday it made this noise as I drove off it reach up to 54 miles made this humming sound release my foot it stops pressing down noise starts again. Car didn’t want to change gears. My brother put transmission fluid in drove pretty good once it got hot starting driving really slow had to pull over once it cooled off little bit finally made it home with my flashers on on a main highway drove 25-30 miles highway speed is 50 miles.
I have a 2015 Toyota Camry SE 72K miles and am hearing like a crickets noises as my car turns running few minutes .. i popped the hood n looked at the pulleys and look good but what is that noise .. sounded like the belt in engine .. my son was looking at it via FaceTime n he said probably a pulley issue but needs to actually look under the hood in real life. I don't want to take it to the dealership as prolly charge me $$$ to diagnose
I have a 2020 Ford F250 Super duty 6.7 litre diesel. Sometimes I have a squeal, then after around 100km it goes away. then around 2-5,000 km it comes back again. My mechanic has replaced the bearings on the pulleys and the belt. Now around 18,000km later its back again
I have a howling noise and it gets louder as I increase higher speeds all in between 65-90 mph. I play with the gas pedal a bit and you can feel it howl. Anyone can help out same truck 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2wd
I have a loud squealing noise that almost sounds like it’s coming from the crank but I’m not sure and just don’t have the money to bring it to a shop. Any suggestions?
Hey man, so i got a squeaky belt on my 96 jeep cherokee, changed the belt to see if that was yhe issue. Still squeaks, not constant but annoying. The last. Elt i took off to check pulleys. My ac comp pulley has play and the bearing sounds shot. Thoughts? Could this cause a screechy belt??
Blessings and great info, I love your videos and I will look into my truck and see why is making a funny noise and the serpentine belt is coming off very slowly, will definitely check the pulleys thank you much and God Bless
I’ve got a chirping sound coming from my engine. Because of this channel I know now what it might be. I’m going tomorrow to have it worked on and now because of this channel I won’t go in not knowing and possibly being taken advantage of.
I have a 2017 grand cherokee before anything it started to make a squeaky, scratching sound, I then replaced the serpentine belt and idler and yet it still nothing has changed what could it be?
My mothers van whines been a year like that I thought it was the transmission whine of death. 2010 Grand Caravan 3.3l. Noise is near the pulleys and get louder when accelerating even in park or neutral. I disconnected the alternator the sound stayed the same. Ill have to test by moving the pulleys I don't have a good enough ear anymore to do the stethoscope or long screwdriver method.
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Hi, 2002 Acura MDX makes a grinding noise only when I turn the ac on... any idea? Thanks in advance!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
When I start my 2008 chevy colorado 2.9l 2wd, it makes a chatter noise that sounds like a belt or pulley. This happens only on start up or putting it into gear, either reverse or drive, then throttle. I don't hear the noise when cruising down the road. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards..
Hello, Any special tools needed for replacing belts/pulleys/tensioners? I need to understand/learn how to take the belts off or release tensioner. I'm pretty efficient at mechanic work once I learn the proper methods.
Advice appreciated!
Thx!
@Jan Jep sounds like pulleys are misaligned.
If the chirpy/squeal/humming noise is heard on a cold start its either the water pump pulley or power steering. If the noise is not heard until the engine gets warm its often a tension pulley or idler pulley. If unsure, pull off the serpentine belt and start engine. Let it run no more than a minute. If no squeal or chirp noise you can be sure it's one of the pulleys or the belt itself. If you still hear the noise with the belt off you have an internal engine issue or problem with emissions.
This guy is precise
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If pulleys are squealing, change them asap. My idle pulley was squealing for about 1 month off and on. The day I bought a new one is the day the pulley bearing seized and the pulley came apart. The serpentine belt jumped off and I lost power steering, alternator, water pump. I was able to pull off the road and open the hood to let the engine cool off, temp was starting to rise. It took only about 10 minutes to replace the idle pulley. I also changed the tension pulley.
my engine on a 4 year old toyota makes a squeeling sound. but the weird thing is it only happens when the car is in DRIVE and the braked to a stop. the squeeling goes away the minute i let off the brake and the car moves or when i shift into park . is it still likely. a pulley?
randomrazr I have a manual transmission, but I am replacing pulleys and belts right now. Mine has had an intermittent squeak mostly on cold starts in the morning for 4-5 months. The last week it has started doing the the same as your Toyota. I can confirm the pulleys are bad on mine. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
So did it I just had it changed 3 months ago and it’s chattering again???
Did you have to replace the alternator?
@@randomrazr Hello. My 2008 Accord EXL does the same. Only makes noise when in drive and reverse. Can you please let me know what was the problem and how you fixed it?
Great video. I knew the issue with my truck was a pulley. A mechanic tried telling me my transfer case was bad. Thanks to your video, I figured it out myself. Bad pulley on my water pump (which explained my over heating issues. I went ahead and put a new water pump and serpentine belt. Problem solved. Thanks.
Question to anyone that can help.. i have a 2014 dodge charger hemi, ever since i got it, it has like a grinding kinda noise to it, i thought it was the belt but its not, IT DOES make the noise when the car is in idle so i was thinking that could be it, anyone have any recommendations?? not a squeaky noise, not a chirp, although it did once awhile back, like best way i can describe it, it is a grinding noise. help?
2005 highlander
“Chattering” noise when idling near pulleys
Turn on AC it goes away
Also, sluggish acceleration
What if you're hearing noise at specific RPMs? I notice a metallic spinning/grind noise only at 2000RPM. Could this also be a pulley/bearing? Or is it a sign of a bigger problem?
Same on my 2012 300
It might be the heat shield on your catalytic converter. Mine was making a metallic noise at 2000 rpm as well. I have a 2008 mazda 6 2.3l. I took mine to a muffler shop and they took off the heat shield. No more noise
Same problem my end
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Pulleys are such a overlooked car part that doesn't get replaced esp on an older car imo. I replaced basically almost all of them on my old 2010 Camry with 180k+ miles. After watching your videos I ordered a new Denso water pump and alternator from you guys and fitted it. Much better now. Along with 2 new belts
Great channel and very helpful. 1A auto sells quality parts. Us guys and gals living on the East coast. The winter just destroys the cars.
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You are one of my favorite 1A Auto "stars!" Love the enthusiasm, the "duh" reenactments & how you make us all feel like "tah-dah" when we realize how to fix our problematic car issues. And how you say "vehicle" makes me smile everytime due to your accent. Truly appreciate you all!
Hey mate, what causes the pulleys to start playing up ? Is it just wear and tear overtime or is there something specific I can do to avoid this issue in the future
Are you the guy who dance on tictock
I just bought a car with “no problems” and I have this problem. Thank you for this video. Much appreciated
Me too I think he coated it in something because I didnt notice til 20 miles later it started squealing
Not a big deal tbh
I just bought a 2012 Altima with 102k miles and it has CVT codes, that basically means to replace CVT
@@EndlesSuffering how much you paid for it
I think we have all bought cars with "no problems". Life suxks
Hope it worked out!
My serpentine belt sounds like that "My heart Will go on" song that someone played terribly on a cheap recorder.
mine chirps and squeals at first start up , after awhile when warmed up goes away ?
I bought brand new belts but the squealing noise hasn’t stopped. Hi pitch squealing noise that is lound upon starting & the faster I go. The less noise it makes
Thanks for the knowledge I feel some of these mechanics try to get over if they sense you have no knowledge of your issue fox run auto in bear de just tried to charge me 2,000 to fix a wobbly pulley smh
What about the whiney noise???
I have a 2007 Nissan Altima replaced both front wheel bearing all the suspension good condition. but when turning to the passenger right side you hear a humming noise at low speeds then get louder going slightly over 55. Could it be bad pulley bearing, alternator pulley, power steering bearing. Maybe something else?!
Regarding the pulley noises, my tundra is not squealing ,chirping, nor tapping. It's more of a dry rubbing sort of sound (like the sound Chewbacca makes only toned down) idk ,it's the best description of this noise I can compare to. It has the repetitive sound same uniform rhythm as it goes around,I am guessing since I can feel by hand on the cover while truck is running. I recently bought the aisin timing belt replacement kit ,after the operation was complete, drove about 50 or so miles, the noise was then present. Weird because I actually hears it while my stereo was on. Probably also I could feel change of performance through the pedal. I know my truck and any time there's issue I feel it via gas pedal. I am immediately aware of any new noise the arises. Someone else may not hear what I'm hearing or if so may say it's normal, but NO , NO ITS NOT NORMAL. That happened exactly at the Toyota service Department in Houma. Also the "professional" told me the rack and pinion was on the verge of failure, ready to set appointment for replacement. I said no. The "professional " said my power steering fluid is leaking everywhere. NOOOOOOO. If that were even remotely true I would have been adding power steering fluid constantly. Since I have owned this truck I never once added power steering fluid ever. Had this
"professional " actually fulfilled his duty to investigate before making his diagnosis, such as cleaning the area where it was so called "leaking everywhere" , turned the wheel several times... there's no leak anywhere! Oh but he was hyped about that appointment to replace rack and pinion, which is a pricey part and procedure. How could he be firm with that false diagnosis? He never even checked to be sure IF it was actually leaking. I left a review regarding that incident, naturally greg leblanc toyota removed my review . I apologize for going off topic but I felt the need to mention the experience with a dealership service dept, knowing that all are not shady and I can only attest to my experience with this one... just stay focused when they drive a diagnosis not to be blindsided with false information. It's sad when you cannot trust your dealership service department. Automatically these "professionals" believe that girls are easy to manipulate. I wish I knew who to report that misdiagnosis to, apparently the company is not concerned with scamming consumers.
So back to my pulleys, is there a serpentine belt pulley? And has anyone heard a noise such as what I described?
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla. I changed the alternator after it was squeaking. I fixed that sound, but now I have a squeaking noise at cold start, it kinda chirps up and down as the belt goes at its speed. It works, it goes away once it’s warmed up, I don’t really know where to start.
I wish I was half so enthusiastic about my pulleys. But really though great video. Very educational and to the point. Thanks so much
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Giving sample sounds that you mentioned would have been helpful.
Very detailed and perfectly explained great video
My car has been making a very loud squealing noise since I got my serpentine belt replaced. I took it back to the shop to get the belt tightened and it stopped. Though 2 days ago it made the noise again out of nowhere and it seemed to be louder and last longer then before. Previously, this noise would happen shortly after turning the AC on after starting my car. The instance 2 days ago occurred about 5 minutes after starting my car, a couple minutes after I had already turned the AC on.
I have a 2009 Impala that has a loud grinding noise like a pulley bearing that is out, but the thing is I removed the serpentine belt so all pulleys are not turning but the loud pulley bearing noise is still there. Its very loud but can not be one of the pulleys in this video shows. Whats up with that situation?
Could pulleys cause a whining noise?
I’ve changed everything but alternator,Ac, and fan pulley. My truck still makes a very loud screeching sound during start up of my tundra. Sadly my alternator pulley gets quite warm during the start up/ squealing part. Just got another belt but it’s Toyota oem $.
Help! 2001 2500HD 8.1 sounds like the clutch or bearings in the a/c is freezing up. Replaced all the pulley' and tensioner. Along with clutch fan. Instead of replacing the unit and would also be a help if broke down on a trip.
There should be a work around to be able to put a bigger idler pulley and a smaller belt...I just don't know how to do it. Maybe with a string to measure the new work around belt???
Because if you're belt breaks on a trip due to seizing pulley your done. If there was a work around, in 15 mins you'd be back on the road. Otherwise there's gonna be a tow bill and hotel costs that wouldn't be necessary. Then I could replace anything, to a point, frozen up at a later point in time.
Oh, I have the 105 amp alternator.
Thanks so much!!! Bob!
Good video for explaining them. I think my Idler pulley is bad, the bearing. It's making such an annoying whine on cold start. Turning is very rigid. I thought if might be a bad PS Pump. But I've replaced my o rings on the PS Pump. Now I'm gonna replace the Idler pulley first and see if that solved it.
The noise isn't comming from the PS Pump, which leads me think it's one of the Pulleys.
2008 TL
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Replaced the serpentine belt on my 09 Sienna roughly a year ago for this noise issue. Fixed the issue, but now it’s back only on cold starts. I’m thinking it may be a bearing, I’ll have to check them all out for too much play or for too much or too little spinning! Now, does the endless spinning issue only apply to idler pulleys, or also power steering and water pump pulleys?
Interesting. Just came back from the mechanic to have this exact problem fixed and wanted a better understanding of what the mechanic just did.
You guys make some really great content! I was driving my 06 Corolla XRS in deep snow for a couple days recently, and my splitter foced snow and dirty slush up into the engine bay, fully packing it. The next time I started the motor it squealed like a car with belt slippage. Since it was within arms reach, I grabbed a can of belt conditioner spray and put a little squirt on there... and all hell broke loose! It sounded so bad, like a cacophony of tortured children and elderly souls crying out for me to shut the motor down right away, which I did. I'm about to spray it out with water today, but I was wondering if the bearings are supposed to be sealed or if there's potential that grit and soot got in there and washing it could actually resolve the issue?
Did you figure it out?
nice car
So I'm hearing a loud topping noise after my belt has been replaced by a certified mechanic, but I'm a distant away from his shop right now. What do I need to do from here?
Hey, if I'm not wrong. Are there two tensioners on every car out there? One for the V-belt and one for the Timing belt? Thanks!
Yes...
My 2006 qx56 Infiniti always squeals when it’s moist or wet outside. I changed one idler pulley and replaced the belt. What should I do?
After taking my car to 2 mechanics your tip helped me resolve my issue. Too bad all mechanics in NYC are just out to cone people. Thank you.
I got a Mazda, 2009 model and found that as soon as ine part goes, they all go...so this video was very helpful. Thanks guys
I start my truck up and hear the low sqeaking, spray water on the belt it goes away...serp belt?
Yea I get chattering in my engine. I first I thought well it's getting colder, so maybe it's the engine just trying to heat up, but I'll be sure to check the pulleys. I still need to replace the valve cover gasket
Never thought of using the screwdriver trick on a pulley! Thank you kind sir :-)
my car sounds like it has a turbo now, but I noticed, idler pulley is super shiny now. What does that mean? That means the bearing on the idler pulley is not as free as it should.. so it's not keeping up with the engine, causing the belt to wear out the metal to make it shiny? Any help would be cool
I always thought that if it spins for a long time, that the bearing is good (low friction). But I was wrong.
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Me too... 😁
Same here! Now to go spin my pulleys...
I really am not a car fanatic at all but this was a very easy watch. I just came from Pep Boys after having them fix my serp belt over the weekend. Heard a slight noise that wasn't quite a screech but still sounds a little bit off whenever I start the car (although, it's in and out, and of course, when the guy came out to hear it, it wasn't making that noise any of the 3 times I started the car). He said it was a pulley and not the belt they fixed, and that I should just wait for it to make that noise consistently before doing anything.
The sound right to you?
Took off my belt and gave everything a spin and a wobble, i originally thought the sound was coming from the crankshaft, but once the belt was off and i spun the water pump pulley, it squeaked and i realized i was about to sell a car with a water pump that might fail at any time. Thanks for the advice and I'm going to get that replaced pronto before i sell.
Thank you, exactly the info I was looking for and clearly explained.
Just put in new power steering pump and belt , and now it is very noisy like crickets can I adjust something!? Econoline
Plastic fan very stupid idea. Go back to the steel fan blades.
My 2006 z71 makes grinding noise only when i turn on the AC. The AC works fine, but the noise is getting louder.
What I did with mt Tensioner, I sprayed it with Silicon lubricant and still no noise for more than a year now…
Please stop reminding me of my phone need to be clean please I will delete this app 2003 Mercedes-Benz Deacon oil forgot to put a boat in to the pulley tensor will that make it leak oil a lot of oil
I changed my alternator and decided to also change the belt but now my belt doesn’t move at idle. I’m going to have to figure out what’s going on
tensioner was just doing this last night. fixed it this morning then this video came out
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THANK YOU, man!! I go to have my Pathy looked at with so much info.
What a relief. The part of the video where you were describing the movements of the pulley being OK in one direction but a wobble being bad. Because my Pulley is moving in the directiob of the belt a little bit but it's not a wobble like as if it was a loose bearing
Thank you so much. Have been trying to explain to an auto shop the metallic chirping noise i keep hearing. I will be getting this fixed soon!
Great video. Your cars are such a frickin mess. How does a pulley get in this condition? Live up north! Great work!
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Dude you are always so informative love the way you do your videos great job
Thank you. now I have to go check my truck to see what is the issue. Being a widow sucks. Blahhh
3:53 If you've ever made macaroni and cheese and didn't drain the water, please do not attempt this.
I have a 2011 Suzuki if I send you a vedio would you be able to tell me what the noise is
I change my pully but when I put it on and screw it it did not tight very well doni need new hardware or thats how it tights
I have a g8 gt 08 Cranks and idles fine but the belt is not spinning pulley seem fine to me
Why i already changed new pulley and new belt. But it's still noise.
greate video but still doesn't solve my problem. Toyota Avensis 2018 1.6 diesel. rattling sound is coming out from pulley or around. Alternator has been refurbished. Pulley, tensioner and belt has been changed, but still keep noise. belt chenged few times and thats help for couple weeks only. one of mechanicks said that pulley need to be oryginal from toyota not cheaper substitute. Any more ideas ??
+lukaszdymel We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I have changed my belt severally and still the chirping sound
Mine does this for a few seconds every once in a blue moon after it has rained??
An old broom handle is a good listening tool. After you shorten it.
I put on a new water pump on a 2005 chevy malibu 3.5 and it is clicking after one day almost like lifters .But its around water pump what could it be?
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Guys, my hyundai azera is giving off a whining noise like a supercharger lol, it also produces the noise when its still and not moving as i rev it, and it also makes the whining noise when i accelerate on roads, i changed the idler pulley and still no luck, the noise is still there. Any thoughts on what that noise might exactly be?
that sound is usually a power steering pump going bad.
I had that issue on my Jetta, lol, sounded like one of those toys you wind up. It ended up being a worn AC and serpentine tensioner.
I just learned if you catch them early enough you can repack the pulley bearings with grease and make them last much longer. Just did this tonight and is quiet as a mouse up front.
So I replaced my rack an pinion also replaced the cooler line put a new power steering pump in and now I hear a whining squeaking noise on acceleration never had that noise before replacing rack and pinion and power steering pump what should I look for next
2011 Chevy impala
I can tell just by looking at this engine that this truck lives in the east. That East Cost Rust....
I have the squealing only when I’m drive and accelerating. The noise originates from the front lower driver side of the engine. Is that the pulley? (5.7 hemi 2012 ram 1500)
I hear noise in my car especially when d a/c is on wat does dat mean
I have a 1996 Chevy Express 1500 5.7. The serpentine belt keeps shredding. I notice the tensioner bounces, and I hear knocking noise.i changed the tensioner and idle pulley, it did the same thing. I removed the belt, checked all the pulleys. No noise. Can you give me some advice. Please. Thanks, Bobby
Hello, thank you for this useful video. My Honda CR-V I bought new just in December ‘20 with 1.6 diesel AWD with 9 speed ZF automatic has kind of rattling noise (pretty sure it’s not normal Diesel engine noise) from the front of the car which I assume is from the engine. I can hear it very clearly with air con off, windows shut. The noise can be heard only when hold my foot on the gas to crawl at the speed of around 9-15 mph which keeps it at low rev of around 1,000 or a bit lower. The noise lasts for as long as it’s in those conditions and go away when the transmission shifts to lower gear and the rev goes higher than 1,000-ish or when I speed up or take my foot off the gas. Do you think the noise comes from any of these pulleys or belt tensioner? Thanks so much in advance!
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My fan is bobbing in and out and I have a loud chirping squealing screech and also like a can of gravel rolling around grinding sound. Also i felt performance problems driving too. Parked cuz im scared it sounds so bad... Loud. I had an intake leak for a while until I used blue devil 3 years ago.. I think the coolant ruined a pulley but my fan bobs around in and out slightly. I've never troubleshot any of this before
Just spit on it she'll be fine lol
Do a harmony balance knock are Do the barein need to be changed
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'97 Ford Explorer XLT Control Trac 4wd 6cyl 4.0l SOHC. I have a stuck bolt on my idler pulley. Every video I've seen so far is not for the correct car with a method that I don't really want to try on a vehicle that I haven't had long and there aren't any on 97 Ford Explorer idler pulley stuck bolt, everything is for crankshaft pulley or tensioner ect. I don't have access to power tools at the moment and I don't have access to a torch. I have one more challenge which is I have a wrist that's in a brace because it's healing from being broken 🤦🏾♀️.. what have you got for some ideas? Thank you in advance if you answered this.
Good afternoon, I have a 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S ( special edition ). My brother bought me the car in 2021, from a private owner. drove this car for 2yr with this sound . Cranking the car up this noise is a little loud once I take my foot off acceleratord driving off it’s still makes this noise. It jerks as it reach up to 20 miles after reaching 20 miles car drives good on the road. Same crazy noise as you mentioned. Also once the car pulls off, it jerks as pressing down on the accelerator reaching 20 miles then the jerking stops. On yesterday it made this noise as I drove off it reach up to 54 miles made this humming sound release my foot it stops pressing down noise starts again. Car didn’t want to change gears. My brother put transmission fluid in drove pretty good once it got hot starting driving really slow had to pull over once it cooled off little bit finally made it home with my flashers on on a main highway drove 25-30 miles highway speed is 50 miles.
I have a 2015 Toyota Camry SE 72K miles and am hearing like a crickets noises as my car turns running few minutes .. i popped the hood n looked at the pulleys and look good but what is that noise .. sounded like the belt in engine .. my son was looking at it via FaceTime n he said probably a pulley issue but needs to actually look under the hood in real life. I don't want to take it to the dealership as prolly charge me $$$ to diagnose
I have a 2020 Ford F250 Super duty 6.7 litre diesel. Sometimes I have a squeal, then after around 100km it goes away. then around 2-5,000 km it comes back again. My mechanic has replaced the bearings on the pulleys and the belt. Now around 18,000km later its back again
I have a howling noise and it gets louder as I increase higher speeds all in between 65-90 mph. I play with the gas pedal a bit and you can feel it howl. Anyone can help out same truck 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2wd
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I have a loud squealing noise that almost sounds like it’s coming from the crank but I’m not sure and just don’t have the money to bring it to a shop. Any suggestions?
If your car has 100k miles, change the drive belt & the pulleys...If you can afford it change the water pump before it goes 🤔👍
Hey man, so i got a squeaky belt on my 96 jeep cherokee, changed the belt to see if that was yhe issue. Still squeaks, not constant but annoying. The last. Elt i took off to check pulleys. My ac comp pulley has play and the bearing sounds shot. Thoughts? Could this cause a screechy belt??
Blessings and great info, I love your videos and I will look into my truck and see why is making a funny noise and the serpentine belt is coming off very slowly, will definitely check the pulleys thank you much and God Bless
Wow I always assumed the ability to spin for a prolonged time was a good sight of a bearing. That impression comes from working on bmx bikes as a kid.
Ok so I had my tentioner pulley replacd but car still making that same squealing noise... so how would I know which pulley to replace next
I’ve got a chirping sound coming from my engine. Because of this channel I know now what it might be. I’m going tomorrow to have it worked on and now because of this channel I won’t go in not knowing and possibly being taken advantage of.
I have a 2017 grand cherokee before anything it started to make a squeaky, scratching sound, I then replaced the serpentine belt and idler and yet it still nothing has changed what could it be?
My mothers van whines been a year like that I thought it was the transmission whine of death. 2010 Grand Caravan 3.3l. Noise is near the pulleys and get louder when accelerating even in park or neutral. I disconnected the alternator the sound stayed the same. Ill have to test by moving the pulleys I don't have a good enough ear anymore to do the stethoscope or long screwdriver method.
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Can your alternator bearing squeak?? I changed my idler pulley, tensioner pulley and my serpentine belt and I'm till hearing squeaking