2001 Mazda 626 coming from the belts

2001 MAZDA 626
111,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LVHCMC
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Every morning when I star my vehicle I have very loud noises coming from my belts (i think), if I drive for a while I smell rubber burning. could this be the belts itself and if so how do I know which one it is?.
also why does smell like burning rubber?
Jan 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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ZACKMAN
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It will either the belt is too tight, or one of your pulleys is possibly frozen up, causing the belt to heat up due to friction.

Pop the hood. You have two belts. Find out which belt is "melting" from the heat.
Jan 22, 2009 at 2:28 AM
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AUTOTROPOLIS12
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Mazda: It is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima (Japan).
Jan 24, 2009 at 3:25 AM
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