Squealing Noise on my new 02 QX4

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Blackjak
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Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:01 pm
Car: 2002 QX4 Black on Black

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Ok, so here is the run down. I have a 2002 QX4, it has 106000 miles on it.I bought her with about 104000 and shes been driving perfect since and still is. Everytime I start the her up after about 24+ hours or so the engine squeals for a second or two then goes away, but that's not the only time I hear the noise. I also run into the noise when I floor the engine and it revs past 4000 RPMs. I am assuming its some kind of belt slipping, but I am not sure which. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks.


dinghole
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Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:42 pm

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Sounds like a loose drive belt.. You have 2 serpentine belts alternator and a/c belts. More likely its the alternator belt loose. Pretty easy adjustment. 14mm wrench for the pulley and 12mm socket to adjust. Do not overtighten.

Blackjak
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Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:01 pm
Car: 2002 QX4 Black on Black

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Bump any other input or is that most likely the problem?

Buzzman
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Car: 2016 Lexus RX 350
2023 Kia Stinger Elite V6 AWD.

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Dinghole is right, I suspect.
Mine is starting to squeak once in a while as well, but only on start up, and only for about 5 seconds.
On mine it's the A/C belt.

buzzdriver
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Joined: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:37 am
Car: 2002 Infiniti QX4

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Had the same problem on my 02 Qx4, screeching belt on start up and the brow beating from neighbours!
Anyway what i did was buy new belts, a can of brake cleen for cleaning pulleys( a small brush to clean grooves is good at this time) and a couple of Buds.
I tightened as per manual specs but they still squealed. I then keep tightening both belts incrementaly until the screeching stopped and never had a problem since. Seems like the sensible thing to do. Oh yeah, spin all the pulleys and check for roughness, squeaks and anything unusual.
Cheers


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