cold start belt squeal? - Honda Pilot

panamamike · 09-06-2008, 07:38 PM

I've noticed a low high pitched squeal type sound when I first start up the Pilot drive for the first few miles.

I notice it's stronger going up hill. I saw a mention of a cold start whistle, but not follow up or explanation.

Any ideas?

Mike

ctobio · 09-06-2008, 09:32 PM

If it is indeed coming from the belt, I would look at the tensioner. The most likely source of drag on cold start on the belts is the power steering pump, the alternator would be second. If the belt isn't tight enough, it'll squeal on the device with the greatest drag.

09-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
panamamike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin tX Posts: 46 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cold start belt squeal? I've noticed a low high pitched squeal type sound when I first start up the Pilot drive for the first few miles. I notice it's stronger going up hill. I saw a mention of a cold start whistle, but not follow up or explanation. Any ideas? Mike

09-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctobio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it is indeed coming from the belt, I would look at the tensioner. The most likely source of drag on cold start on the belts is the power steering pump, the alternator would be second. If the belt isn't tight enough, it'll squeal on the device with the greatest drag. __________________ Constantino Tobio Vehicles in the driveway: '06 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl '03 VW Passat Wagon GLX V6, Blue Anthracite '73 VW Fastback, Marina Blue '94 John Deere LX176

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