2005 Mazda 3 General Question

hi had tensioner belt (big belt) replaced due to screeching noise when air, fan, and heater is on. It sounds like a chirp and then there is a screech and it is intermittent. So what now? part was 100.00 and they are going to look at it and see if they can figure it out. Tires good, brakes good. so ?? thx

Posted Aug 21st by Lori Bayle the owner of a Mazda 3 mazda, 3, tensioner blet

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Lori, More than likely you have a belt tension (part that the belt rides on) that could be failing. Sometimes, the race on the inside begins to fail, that gives off a screeching noise. Hope this helps!

⟩ Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at BizzM3ch Solutions

Dear Lori, It's possible that the noise is coming from a pulley or a bearing and not the belt. I would definitely take it back and have them look at it. If they only replaced it for the noise, they should fix the noise. A screeching noise could be the belt slipping, which means that they need to adjust the tightness of the belt. You paid for this repair, make sure they fix it. Lori Johnson

⟩ Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 by Lori Johnson, Owner and Instructor at Ladies Start Your Engines

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