AUTO NOISE

Tiny
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  • 2001 LEXUS LS 430
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  • 2WD
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  • 93,000 MILES
I HAVE A 01'LEXUS LS430 AND AFTER A RAIN I GET A SQUEAL FROM UNDER THE HOOD AT FIRST STARTUP, WHAT MIGHT IT BE?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 6:25 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Serpentine drive belt. You might be able to duplicate it by sprinkling water on it while the engine is running. Look for a weak spring-loaded tensioner pulley, or a misaligned pulley that makes the belt slide sideways over it.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 6:32 PM

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