2002 Mazda 626 Car Cold On Start Squeals Loud 30 Secs 2 Minutes Once Starts

2002 MAZDA 626
170,000 MILES
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When car is cold on start up the car squeals loud for 30 secs to 2 minutes, once the car starts-up it stops. Sometimes while idling the lights dim a little and squeals then stops.
Jan 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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Check the drive belts. They could be loose.
Jan 5, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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