Since the weathers turned cold (last 2 weeks or so), I noticed my sentra 1.8 (2004) with about 22,000 km was making faint squeaking sounds when I wasn't acclerating (ie. makes noises when I first start it up, stopped at a stop sign, slowing down to stop, idling, etc). The sound seems to go away when I accelerate, and it sounds like I killed a mouse when I turn the engine off.
And now the last few days, the squeaking sound is really noticeable, to the point where I can here it constantly (but still goes away mostly when I accelerate)...
Anyone know what might be causing this? I think I know what it might be, but I'd be nice to get some confirmation...
This is a similar problem I have (and have had before). I was hoping for a bit of a "reality check" on this issue.
My 2002 Sentra (purchased new in late 2001) had a bad squealing noise at 30K miles so I took it in to the dealer and had the power steering and compressor belts replaced.
Now it is happening again (at 50K miles). Took less than two years for the problem to reappear. Does this sound normal? Do the belts "wear out" this fast on a 2002 Sentra? Or could there be another problem? I've owned plenty of cars (new and used) in my lifetime but have never had to replace belts this often. Seems strange to me personally. When I discussed this with the dealer, he indicated that the belts are supposed to be "tightened" every 15K miles. Is that correct?
Since the weathers turned cold (last 2 weeks or so), I noticed my sentra 1.8 (2004) with about 22,000 km was making faint squeaking sounds when I wasn't acclerating (ie. makes noises when I first start it up, stopped at a stop sign, slowing down to stop, idling, etc). The sound seems to go away when I accelerate, and it sounds like I killed a mouse when I turn the engine off.
And now the last few days, the squeaking sound is really noticeable, to the point where I can here it constantly (but still goes away mostly when I accelerate)...
Anyone know what might be causing this? I think I know what it might be, but I'd be nice to get some confirmation...
It's definitely one of the rubber belts, mine does the exact same thing when it rains, but doesn't when there is no moisture in the air.
I took my car in for servicing, and found out there was a faulty bearing in the pulley system of the car. Not exactly a glowing start to a car that's less than 2 years old...
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