After taking my celi through an automatic car wash about a week ago i noticed a squeal coming from my passenger front. Before this i noticed a little bit of noise coming from the drivers front after long drives. now i can hear this awful noise when im not accelerating. Its loudest when im driving through the neighborhood and stop signs/lights. Any idea on what i need to replace/repair? Thanks in advance for your help.
squealing in all gears when not accel. - 6G Celicas Forums
Tighten or replace your alternator and/or power steering belts.
This post has been edited by richee3: Jul 18, 2013 - 12:47 PM
This post has been edited by richee3: Jul 18, 2013 - 12:47 PM
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If it isn't your belts you could also check your power steering fluid, it makes a horrific noise when low. It'll make the most noise when turning though.
Check all belts, then fluids, then pulleys/bearings. I over tightened my alt pulley and it screwed with the water pump pulley making that awful squeal. Remember, there is such a thing as too tight ;]
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tightened everything up and applied belt dressing as well. also added more power steering fluid. wasnt low but also wasnt full. went away for the most part. thanks for the help guys
so im still having a squeal and my power steering fluid is good and alt is tightened up. could it be my axles? i want to make sure everything with my car is 100% before the bay area meet next saturday
Power steering belt?
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how can i properly diagnose the power steering belt? it is sounding like its coming from the pass. side and the noise level is kind of intermittent but it is there nonetheless. i just want to be sure she can make it to norcal and back without any probles. i havent had any problems with her at all but its beter to be safe then sorry. what are good signs that axles are going bad?
Axles click, not squeal. Squealing is all belts. If you tightened your alternator belt and you still have squealing, then it's a very good chance that it's your power steering belt. It's at the bottom of the engine on the passenger side. Follow the line down from your PS fluid reservoir and you'll find the pump and the belt. You tighten the belt by adjusting the pump.
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You could just take the belts off one by one and test. That will unlock your secret.