![]() ![]() This problem always seems to come around when the weather gets cold / get a lot of rain (and more noticeable when fan kicks on). When a/c clutch is not engaged (a/c off), the pulley does not spin freely by hand like in this video or this video. The noise changes when turning a/c on and off. I live in the Seattle area / car is kept outside. Mazda Protege5 2003 a/c works well but is squealing. At idle on a cold start or going down the highway at 70 mph. All good / no squeaks.ĭecember 2015 (114,000 miles): Belts squeaking again - not sure what to do at this point? Radiator fan cycles on for 10 seconds, then off for 15, continously. All good / no squeaks.ĭecember 2014 (101,000 miles): Belts squeaking - mechanic removed all belts - and cleaned all of the pulleys / wheels they come in contact with. Hello folks, Does anyone have a step-by-step tutorial video and/or pics on how to replace the alternator belt on a (stock) 2002 Protege5 with A/C I am. November 2014 (100,000 miles): Belts squeaking - had them tightened again. Ok, you need to check the water pump pulley for any wobble indicating the water pump shaft is failing. Just FYI (no squeak when I took it in for this). March 2013 (81,000 miles): Did the timing / drive belt replacement (along with water pump, etc). 4 CYL FWD AUTOMATIC 88,000 MILES Changed fan belts, checked altenator, power steering, and compessor pullies for bad bearings. ![]() Here's the history:ĭecember 2012 (79,000 miles): Belts squeaking - had them tensioned / tightened - and belt dressing applied. Had a lot of issues with belt squeak over the years. ![]()
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