Car makes squealing noise at times

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KBALLISH
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1996 Saturn SL2, 1.9L, 4 cylinder. My car makes a squealing noise at times when I first start it. Sometimes it starts when the car is idled, and sometimes I don't hear it until I put it in gear. Every once in awhile I'll hear it when I am at a stop light or when I run my A/C. In all instances, it is a loud squeal that goes for a short time while I am driving and then stops. What could this be?
Sep 21, 2007 at 12:16 PM
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WRENCH
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Sounds like you serpentine belt, have you replaced it, is it time to replace, also check your idler pulleys make sure they worn out.
Sep 21, 2007 at 12:46 PM
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KBALLISH
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[quote:30e12b0263="wrench"]Sounds like you serpentine belt, have you replaced it, is it time to replace, also check your idler pulleys make sure they worn out.[/quote:30e12b0263]

I replaced the belt, but not the idler. I'll give that a try. Thank You.
Sep 21, 2007 at 12:50 PM
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