Anyone know what this is or does. It squeaks for about 5 secondswhen you turn on the ignition keyand then stops. You don't hear it any other time.


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My Elantra with 35,000 miles does the same thing. It is an accessory drive belt. As long as it only does it briefly, I don't worry about it. When you first start the engine, all the accessories, especially the power steering pump, are cold and tight. Once they warm up a bit, though, they should be fine.

If it really bothers you, adjust the belt tension, use a belt dressing product (spray on stuff that stops belt squeal), or get new belts.

Slipping belts aren't a good thing, but as long as it's only a brief thing at startup, it's not really cause for worry either.

 

This is different. Its coming from that black thing I have the arrow pointing too. It only happens when you turn on the key (car not started yet). Sounds like something is spinning in there and sqeaking. I have had belt squeaks before and this is a differnt squeak.

Thanks

 

bspicer,
try to get a better picture of the part you're talking about. i've tryed finding different pics of other engines and i can't find what you are talking about, all i see are belts and your timing belt cover. if you can get a better pic, we can have an easier time trying to help you.

 

It looks like the cruise control module that you've pointed to. It's mounted on the shock tower and has cables going to the throttle. Is that what's making the noise?

 

Doohickie, I think your right. That is the unit making the noise. It has cables going to the throttle. You put the key in and turn and the thing starts does a 5 squeaks. Almost like its spinning. Then stops.

I'll try to get a picture. Its going into the shop anyway for a couple of recalls and I'l lhave them check it it.

thanks all