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Loud screech when I start my car up, any ideas?

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Old 08-28-2004, 04:34 PM
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Default Loud screech when I start my car up, any ideas?

It only lasts about 1-2 seconds. Its a very loud screech/squeel right when the engine fires up. This only happens when the engine is cold. If the engine is warmed up, and I turn the car off, then turn the car back on, no screeching noise. Just started happening a couple of days ago.
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alternator belt??
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Was this happening before you took you car to the body shop
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nope.
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sleeping cat in engine bay?
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Default Maybe you should have them check it out

it just be a belt or pulley is loose.
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timing belt?
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