Squealing sound

2002 HONDA ACCORD
250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENANN4
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Hi
When I start up my car for the first time it gives off a loud squealing sound. It goes away soon and rarely does it again when the engine is warm.
Thank you
Jen
Sep 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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MECHTRIX
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Super comon ..You might have a loose or warn out belt that just needs adjustment but if its dry cracked or the like just replace it theyre pretty cheap and last a few years

Good luck hope this helps
Sep 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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STRAILER
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Can you please upload a short video of the noise so we can hear it to be sure?
Sep 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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JENANN4
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We replaced both belts
Sep 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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JENANN4
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I will have to figure out how to send the noise
Sep 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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STRAILER
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If the belts are loose even if they are new they will squeal. You can take a short video with your phone and upload them in your repones here, with the engine off check the tension of the belts (engine cold) they should be like a guitar low E string.
Sep 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM