2002 Mazda 626 Fan Squeak

1962 MAZDA 626
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ERIC626
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I have a 02 Mazda 626... have found that when the engine is engaged and I am running the air, heat, or just the fan that a sqeaking sound begins...Turning the fan off causes the sqeak to stop...Do I need new belts or compressor or what...?[/b]
Apr 28, 2006 at 3:09 PM
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COSMO
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check your alternator belt tension...if its loose....tighten it, if its cracked at all....replace it. If you replace it, repalce the powersteering belt too.

Cosmo...Mazda Tech
Apr 28, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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Check the alternator belt tension and tighten it if loose. Replace the belt if it is cracked, and replace the power steering belt at the same time.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Mazda 626 reports a squeak when the engine is running and the fan, heat, or air conditioning is on. The noise stops when the fan is turned off. The expert advises checking alternator belt tension, tightening a loose belt or replacing a cracked one, and replacing the power steering belt if the alternator belt is replaced.

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