Hi there, hoping someone could let me know if the belt squek/rhythm is normal when the car is cold or if it's time for a new belt OR is this a pulley issue? It's usually only in a cold-start scenario. I'm at ~62k kms (40k miles)


If it's a belt, I want to order before going through the dealer.

Thoughts?

 

id change the belt. its definitely appears that the rhythm corresponds with a visible defect in the belt where it doesnt look homogeneous. hard to tell on my tiny screen ...cd be symptom of another underlying prob or a cause but id change esp if due one.

 

I had the same issue, sprayed a little WD-40 on the pulley, sound went away. If it does continue, would take it in.

 

Thought I would post update..

This was the poly vbelt. Warranty covered..happily surprised considering its essentially a wear item.