FAQ-Mitsu Mirage 1989 Squealing when starting up
Ruby
State & Suburb Omak, WA
Type of Vehicle Mitsubishi
Model Mirage
Month/Year 1989
Kms 121,300
Problem When starting my car a belt is squealing and then it will quit. When I accelerate after stopping or slowing down it squeals again. Please give me an idea what belt would be making this noise. I know there are 3 belts in this car.
Second e-mail
When starting the car or accelerating after stopping or slowing down one of the belts is sqealing and making noise. It quits after awhile or until you have stopped and accelerated. Please advise which belt could be making this noise. Thank-You
Third E-mail
When starting the car or accelerating after slowing down or stopping one of the belts is squealing and making noise. It will quit after a few minutes after starting it or not accelerating.
Forth E-mail
One of the belts squeals when starting the car and accelerating after slowing down or stopping. Please advise which belt it could be.
Answer
Ruby,
It sounds like the alternator belt if you press on the belt (WITH THE ENGINE AND IGNITION OFF) you may feel a loose belt but check to see if its cracked inside.
If so replace the belt.
You sent 4 e-mails I got the point on your first e-mail