So ive been having this problem for some time now

only found one thread to have similar situation

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...erm-issue.html

basically on a cold start i get this screeching noise that last anywhere to 1-2 seconds

i dont see a difference in performance (possibly fuel economy have to see how many miles i get to the tank, but i only drive on weekends)

just want your opinion of what it might be


heres a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21YWX-U_WRM
(ignore my frankenstein steering wheel)

thanks

 

either tighten your serpentine belt, or get a new one

 

Almost always a loose or worn belt.

 

^^^Yea, u need a new belt

 

99.99% is a belt issue. 0.01% a bearing issue. Get the belt checked, tightened, and/or replaced. If screeching is still there, then you have a bearing issue with the alternator or possibly A/C compressor.

 

alright thanks for the input

gonna check it out on the weekend

thanks

 

Starters dont make those noises bet i had the same problem before it came out the me the ac/compresser belt but can also possibly be the Timing Belt hope not thou its a lil pricey to fix. the ac belt is about 20 bucks like the ac delco brand

 

Maximas do not have a timing belt...it is a timing chain and they do not squeal, they rattle.

 

hey so ive been reading on how to do it and people said its easier to take the wheel off to change the belt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDL6YCeHwTs

is it similar to this (this guy is changing it on an altima)

thanks

 

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...50267_0_15813_

also is this a good replacement

thanks

 

I caught on late to what I wrote but true