12/26 Got a new serpentine belt in my car. Now, when I start up the car,
there is a somewhat loud squeeking noise, especially when I turn
the steering wheel. The noise is mostly gone within several
seconds after starting the car, but does return to some degree if I
turn the steering wheel far to the right or left. I also got new
brake pads installed, but the noise occurs when the car is barely
moving, so I'm assuming it has nothing to do with the brakes. Does
it make sense that it's from the new serp belt? Could it be installed
incorrectly, or is this somehow normal for a new belt?
\_ Power steering pump problem?
\_ You don't think that the fact that this problem was first
noticed within 24 hours of changing the serp belt strongly
suggests it's the serp belt that is the problem? My guess
is that it's just that the serp belt needs to be tightened.
What might trigger a problem with the power steering pump? -op
\_ Can you try these? 1) Stop your car completely on some
street surface (e.g. your driveway) and point your front
wheels straight ahead. Now *try* to turn your steering
wheel, ie. apply some force to your steering wheel either to
the left or to the right as if you're steering, but don't
actually steer. See if you hear the noise. 2) With the
car stopped, steer all the way to the left or right and keep
applying force to the steering wheel. This should give you
the noise according to what you said. Now, let go of your
steering wheel, and see if the noise stops. -- pp
\_ I had this happen, turned out the belt wasnt tensioned properly. |
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