Squealing sound

Tiny
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  • 2002 HONDA ACCORD
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Hi
When I start up my car for the first time it gives off a loud squealing sound. It goes away soon and rarely does it again when the engine is warm.
Thank you
Jen
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 2:25 PM

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Tiny
MECHTRIX
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Super comon. You might have a loose or warn out belt that just needs adjustment but if its dry cracked or the like just replace it theyre pretty cheap and last a few years

Good luck hope this helps
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Thursday, September 4th, 2025 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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Can you please upload a short video of the noise so we can hear it to be sure?
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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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We replaced both belts
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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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I will have to figure out how to send the noise
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Friday, September 5th, 2025 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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If the belts are loose even if they are new they will squeal. You can take a short video with your phone and upload them in your repones here, with the engine off check the tension of the belts (engine cold) they should be like a guitar low E string.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2025 AT 10:39 AM

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