Recent Squeaky Noise After Cold Start on Almost New Van

Tiny
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Hi,

I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey EX, which a mechanic said was in very good condition, and I recently noticed that after every cold start, there is a squeaky noise. This squeaky noise isn't always there, only when I start the van after it hasn't been used for at least a few hours. It rained recently, and I also hit two very deep potholes. Could the problem be because a belt now needs adjustment?

Can you please tell me how much I should expect to pay in order for a shop to adjust the belt? Can you also tell me how much I should be expected to pay to replace a belt? Thanks.
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Monday, January 13th, 2014 AT 12:57 PM

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Tiny
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Here's the problem don't know if it is a belt or if it is which belt?I could just give you a price for a belt but dont know which belt or if it is a belt. Whats your zip code?
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Monday, January 13th, 2014 AT 1:32 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I ended up going to the mechanic and after doing an inspection, he put some lubrication and told me I shouldn't worry and that it would clear up, and it has!
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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So just lubed the belts?Were the belts cracking?
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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The mechanic said that the only thing that looked like a problem was some rust near the A/C clutch, and that he lubricated it. It made some noise the morning after, and I asked him about it again. He said it was humid and it would eventually clear up. I think the problem might've been that the van was driven only once a month from September to October. So rust might've built up.
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 2:51 PM
Tiny
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Also pulley grooves get belt material etc in them and make noise.
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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Do shops remove belt material from the pulley grooves if it's there, or is the presence of material in pulley grooves a sign that the belt needs to be replaced?
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Its just a little trick I have used for a lot of years with squeaky belts. You can call around and see works good.I replace belts when they start cracking.
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 AT 4:25 PM

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