2002 Hyundai Elantra Occasional Squeak

RYCHE

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2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
65,000 MILES

Hi,

Recently I've been hearing an occasional squeak from my car. I have observed this occurs only when the Air Conditioner is on. General reasearch indicated a belt might be loose, so I had all 3 drive belts (AC/Alternator/Power Steering) replaced, but the squeak/chirp is still occurring.

Additionally, I hear an occasional second sound, again only when the air conditioner is on. It sounds almost like a stone being dropped in water - kind of a "Bloooop". Neither the squeak nor this sound last for much more than 2 or 3 seconds.

Does anyone have any ideas as to the potential cause?

The timing belt was replaced @ 45,000, and the brakes were fully replaced at about 60,000, so I don't think either of those are the cause.

Thanks!

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Can you tell aprox where the sound is coming from?

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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 10:56 PM

RYCHE

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It's somewhere from the Engine compartment, but I haven't been able to narrow it down any more than that.

I did check with the shop that replaced the drive belts, and they claim that all pullys and bolts are tight, and the tension is correct.

It still seems to only occur when the air conditioner is on

Thanks!