belt noise

2007 KIA SPECTRA
126,061 MILES • 0.8L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEPH JOHN BROXMEYER
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when i start the engine it starts making this high pitch sound. When i step on gas the sound goes away.
Jun 14, 2016 at 12:57 AM
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It sounds like you have a serpentine belt or belt tensioner that needs to be replaced, here is a guide that will let you know what you are in for when replacing them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

and

https://youtu.be/zUNguWiv714

Let me know what you find

Best, Ken

Jun 16, 2016 at 12:59 AM
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