2002 Honda Civic Squeaking Sound from Air Conditioner

REFPOMAN

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2002 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
106,000 MILES

When car is at idol and the A/C is on. When the A/C compressor kicks in I get a squeaking noise. When the A/C compressor disengages, it goes away or when I increase the rpm's or start to drive. Any ideas of what might be happening?

Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 2:58 PM

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DOCFIXIT

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Worn or lose drive belt

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 3:13 PM

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Is the drive belt the same thing as the timing belt? Belts and water pump were changed at 83,000 miles. How do I go about getting the drive belt tightened?

Thanks!

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Saturday, June 28th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM

KHLOW2008

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Hi refpoman,

No, the tming belt is inside the cover and will not squeak as the are toothed.

If your model uses a single serpentine belt, it is self adjusting, you need to replace the belt or tensioner bearing.

If it has 3 belts, then you will find the adjusters for

Alternator on the bracket.
Power steering on the pump.
AC on the idler bearing.

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Saturday, June 28th, 2008 AT 10:12 PM

HONDACIVICOWNER2001

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Hello, I have a 2001 Honda Civic Coupe with the EXACT same problem. Have you tried adjusting your drive belt yet? If so, did this fix the problem? Please keep me updated!

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Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 11:40 PM