2002 Mazda Protege heater makes motor squeak

Tiny
SUMMITRESCUE
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  • 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
When I turn on the heater, a loud squeal comes from the area of the fan belts and pulleys. It gets louder as I accelleraate than goes away. It will do it all over again when I come to my next stop.
Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 11:29 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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  • 13,383 POSTS
Your generator belt is loose/worn you could try tightening it up. But it may be due for a new one.
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Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 1:45 PM
Tiny
BRIAN719
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It's not a heater problem it's your alternator belt. I have the same problem in my 96' protege. Countless people have this problem and the solution for it is unknown. If you tighten your belt it will stop it temporarily.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 11:15 PM

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