2002 Honda Civic Squeaking Sound from Air Conditioner

Tiny
REFPOMAN
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
When car is at idol and the A/C is on. When the A/C compressor kicks in I get a squeaking noise. When the A/C compressor disengages, it goes away or when I increase the rpm's or start to drive. Any ideas of what might be happening?
Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 2:58 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Worn or lose drive belt
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 3:13 PM
Tiny
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Is the drive belt the same thing as the timing belt? Belts and water pump were changed at 83,000 miles. How do I go about getting the drive belt tightened?

Thanks!
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Saturday, June 28th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
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Hi refpoman,

No, the tming belt is inside the cover and will not squeak as the are toothed.

If your model uses a single serpentine belt, it is self adjusting, you need to replace the belt or tensioner bearing.

If it has 3 belts, then you will find the adjusters for

Alternator on the bracket.
Power steering on the pump.
AC on the idler bearing.
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Saturday, June 28th, 2008 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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Hello, I have a 2001 Honda Civic Coupe with the EXACT same problem. Have you tried adjusting your drive belt yet? If so, did this fix the problem? Please keep me updated!
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 11:40 PM

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