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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 12:25 PM
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Screeching Serpentine Belt

Today I went to a Nissan dealer to install new drive belts on my 2008 Maxima. I had one for the A/C and the other for the alternator. I turned the car on to leave the dealership once I put it in drive and started moving, the car was making very loud screeching sounds for a good 2 minutes and then stopped. I do not hear the sounds when I am driving. Every time I turn the A/C on the screeching sound comes back and doesn’t stop until I turn it off. Could this be because they are new belts or is there another problem? Any suggestions will help!
Old Aug 29, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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Improper belt tension ...

Return to the dealer and have them address their oversight.
Old Aug 29, 2018 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbobink
Improper belt tension ...

Return to the dealer and have them address their oversight.
Thank you for the advice! Is it okay to use the A/C or should I not turn it on at all?
Old Aug 29, 2018 | 04:29 PM
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This is a video of my car. Notice the intense squealing as the AC is turned on.
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 06:33 AM
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It's either a bad belt, bad tension as suggested, or your AC compressor is dragging a$$. Whatever it is, get back to the dealership and get them to correct what you paid for.
Old Aug 30, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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Thank you everyone it was improper tension like suggested. Dealer corrected the issue. Now car is quiet again.
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