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Old 06-06-2016, 09:18 PM
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Engine noise - not consistent

Any idea? 2008 Honda Fit w/ 115K miles
 
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Old 06-07-2016, 09:09 AM
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This only happens at initial start then goes away? We have something similar going on with our '07.

I'd spray water on the serpentine belt to see if that changes the sound. Does the noise vary with engine revs? You didn't try goosing it until the noise was gone, in the video.
 
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Old 06-08-2016, 07:57 AM
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the chirping sound is a glazed spot on the belt or roller
 
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Old 06-08-2016, 11:48 AM
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Because the belt system is so low to the ground I noticed mine gets wet quite easily and squeaks like that on occasion.
 
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Old 06-08-2016, 12:32 PM
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Sounds like the belt is either due for replacement (glazed/worn as doctor J hypothesized) or under-tensioned. Unless you've just replaced the belt and it's doing that, I'd say it's time for a new belt. You can confirm by doing the test Carbuff2 mentioned (spray a little bit of water onto the belt when it's doing that and see if the sound goes away).
 
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Old 06-08-2016, 01:31 PM
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Sometimes a shot of WD-40 on the Serpentine belt will season the surface and make it stop squealing, temporary fix but if the belt is getting dried out and such it helps.
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 05:21 PM
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Ugh... that took way longer then expected.

Idler Pulley & Belt Replacement
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 05:48 PM
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This is not a problem as long as problem is solved!
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 06:00 PM
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I had the same problem with the first tension pulley I bought. A different source had a better pulley (IMO).
 
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