Scraping noise coming from under the hood

Tiny
NATHAN5434
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  • 2003 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 154,000 MILES
Hi, so I have this strange noise coming from under the hood. It's like a scraping or rattling noise. Sometimes it gets louder and sometimes I don't hear it at all. It's coming from near the serpentine belt (I think). Let me know any suggestions. Thanks
Friday, October 2nd, 2020 AT 4:04 AM

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Tiny
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This sounds like it would be a belt issue. So if you have not changed the belt in a while, I would suggest we start with that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-squeaking-noise

It is always a good idea to keep this belt in good shape so it is not hurting anything even if the noise is still there. If it is still there, can you get a recording of it?

I attached the process on how to change the belt so let's start there and see what happens.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2020 AT 11:38 AM

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