2002 Renault Clio Accelerator Squeal

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SALLY78
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renualt clio 1.2, year:2002, mileage:44506.
could you please help me, when holding the car at a speed, gently pressing on the excelerator there is a terrible squeeling noise comes from the car. although when you put your foot flat to the floor or lift your foot of the excelerator the noise stops. any idea what this could be? tiz driving me potty!!! :cry: [color=darkred:4cf523c49f][/color:4cf523c49f]
May 1, 2006 at 9:24 PM
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LOSONE
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Sounds like a loose fan belt to me. That is a common noise from your car. It could be you are driving it on the wrong soide of the road. Let me know before it drives you real potty! Good luck
May 2, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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Inspect the fan/drive belt for looseness or wear, then tighten or replace it as needed.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 squeals when the accelerator is held gently at speed, but the noise stops if the pedal is floored or released. The expert said a loose fan belt is a common cause of this noise and suggested checking it.

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