94civicEX

After starting up my car, when I turn the first couple of times, I get this random screeching sound. It only last for 1-2 seconds then it's gone.

Does anyone have any ideas? I'm hoping it's just the drive belts.

reno96teg

probably one of the belts. is your a/c on when you're starting the engine? if not, it's probably the alternator belt. stand over the engine bay and have someone start the car.

see if you can hear where it's coming from.

jesusublime99

I had those same symptoms, my PS belt was a little loose.

94civicEX

I always turn the AC off before I start, so it's never on . It doesn't squeak when you start it. It's after it's started and you start driving and steering. It goes away after 5-10 minutes. Probably after whatever it is has heated up.
Thank you, I'll check it out.

Please note that it is not the typical squealing that you hear from cars, rather a short screech.

dubcac

PS or ALT belt

reno96teg

i missed the part where you said you turn a couple of times. h:

it's probably your p/s belt. try increasing the tension, unless it's obviously under proper tension in which case you may need to replace it. hopefully it's not the pulley itself.

whatinthe

Tighten ur belts and, with the engine running, soap the contact side of the belts. U a bar and b sober

Spec R

yep, a loose belt tends to make noise.

i had the same problem in the 240sx, i just replaced all the belts.

94civicEX

It's getting more annoying. Once the car is warmed up, it goes away. Although it is 100F outside, lol.

I think it might be the Alternator Belt now.

What are the standard intervals for drive belts?

Spec R

dont know, on your car it should be the same as the timing belt, which is 95k or so