Loud squealing from Serpentine belt?

Tiny
UNCLJEFFY
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  • 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
Barely turning pulleys. Cut belt off, all pulleys are free. Can't figure out what would be holding the belt from turning.
Sunday, March 12th, 2023 AT 10:39 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If all pulleys are free, the belt is likely to be loose or the A/C compressor is on and is failing. When everything is off, the A/C clutch will allow the pulley to spin freely. When the system is engaged (A/C or Defroster), the A/C clutch locks and engages the compressor.

When you removed the belt, was it tight? If you have already replaced the belt, does it seem like the belt tensioner is working as it should? If it is on, make sure the HVAC system is completely off and see if the sound is still present.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Sunday, March 12th, 2023 AT 3:19 PM

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