High Pitched Noise

[iTz LeThaL]

I just noticed this about 45 minutes ago but when i crank the car there is an incredibly high pitched noise it will squel for about 2-3 minutes then stop.....

[Zwicked]

Does it sound like a belt squealing? Does it do it more or longer if you turn the headlights on? Common for the Alt belt to do that if it's worn or out of adjustment. Needs to be taken care of SAP or it will glaze the belt and then you will have to change it, which isn't all that much fun!

[iTz LeThaL]

yes it sounds like a belt sqealing. So are you saying i need to replace the belt?

[300freekzx]

might just need to be adjusted

[iTz LeThaL]

alright well ill check on it. Thanks guys.

[superman9915]

i think i have the same problem and its comming from underneath my belt covers.

[evildky]

i think i have the same problem and its comming from underneath my belt covers.

if you have a belt squeal form beneathe the timing belt cover you have a bad cam or crank seal leak, or you have a bad tensioner or idler, either way you need to fix it asap, if the timing belt goes you get to rebuild your engine

[nopepeno]

Hello, I am sorry for asking this but I am a noob and prefer to ask before getting into trouble.
but how do I adjust the belt. and why is so difficult to change this belt on this car?

I had a Jetta and it was a piece of cake to change the alt belt on that car.

anyone has Images?

thanks guys.

[robomatic12]

The accessory belts are pretty easy, it's the timing belt behind the plastic covers that is much more in depth for a backyard diy person.

[left shin]

why is so difficult to change this belt on this car?

This is just a theory I have, but...

Whereas American cars were designed with part failure/replacement in mind (FORD in particular), in Japan, cars were engineered to be virtually maintenance free for the lifespan of the car. In Japan car owners usually don't own a car past 40-80K miles, and maintanence is usually performed by an auto shop. For a trained mechanic with a shop and the proper tools this isn't really so bad. Owning a car is considered a luxury in Japan, so ease of maintenance for the DIY'er wasn't really a consideration.