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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Constant squealing while driving/idling

Hey guys, my 2008 Fit is making a squealing noise when it's idling and when I'm driving (it's constant). Does anyone know what this noise could be? Car has regular maintenance and the oil level is good. Also, the AC recently stopped working... could be related?

Here is a video of the noise.

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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 03:39 PM
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can be idler or a/c clutch bearing. Remove belt and spin each component to check
 
Old Jul 19, 2017 | 06:28 PM
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Sounds like a bearing getting ready to explode. Definitely get it fixed asap. Could be the A/C clutch, but could also be the water pump or any number of other belt driven pulleys and components. If it fails it will take out the belt and leave you stranded.
 
Old Jul 19, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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While it may not be exact cause for this case, but when I saw high mileage 08 Fit on local wrecking yard, the original water pump pulley moved very smooth and had no play, while idler pulley bearing was very rough as well as a/c clutch bearing.
 
Old Jul 20, 2017 | 07:52 AM
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Our '07 had a bad A/C clutch that was making a similar noise.
 
Old Jul 20, 2017 | 10:29 PM
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Thanks everyone!
 
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