Squealing sound on cold temperatures 370z 2010

370zzRed · 10-09-2019, 05:51 PM

Hi there,
I have a issue with my 370 z giving a Loud squealing sound when the engine is cold or accelerating at higher speeds .
Sounds like these - check the video.
https://youtu.be/yGiClVuVFqY
Already took to the dealer and after 3 trips to the dealership and spending $700

it’s still doesn’t go away. The dealer asked me to change steering pump and tensioner which I did and after 2 days it’s back again.

Any help on finding what the exact issue will greatly be appreciated
.

Thanks
Kp

Cory Gillmore · 10-09-2019, 09:47 PM

It only does this when cold outside? Mine makes a weird squeal for a second on cold starts when chilly out. Only for a second though. Kinda bothers me but meh. To me your video sounds like a belt? I don't know much though..

370zzRed · 10-10-2019, 08:27 AM

Hi Cory,
it happens until the engine is warmed up enough and even when i have A/c on this squealing noise comes back again. which belt are referring to? alternator?

KP

WhiskeyHotel · 10-10-2019, 09:11 AM

This definitely sounds like a squeaky belt. Take a gander down the front of the engine. Do all the pulleys look lined up? I suppose it could also be a bearing going bad on one of the accessories. Since you replaced the power steering pump and tensioner already, I guess you can eliminate those.

370zzRed · 10-10-2019, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the tip. but i have no way to go under engine, no right equipment's .
so, changing the belt will do the trick !

Spooler · 10-10-2019, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zzRed

Thanks for the tip. but i have no way to go under engine, no right equipment's .
so, changing the belt will do the trick !

Get a Nissan belt. They always work properly. Other ones are hit or miss.

370zzRed · 10-10-2019, 11:00 AM

is it the accessory belt/drive belt(serpentine) or compressor belt that needs to replaced?

Spooler · 10-10-2019, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zzRed

is it the accessory belt/drive belt(serpentine) or compressor belt that needs to replaced?

Serpentine, only one belt.

370zzRed · 10-10-2019, 12:53 PM

Sorry Guys..i Just checked my receipts from the dealership . they did change the drive belt and looks like that didn't do the trick as well. Any other suggestions.

Spooler · 10-10-2019, 12:57 PM

Did they replace the tensioner and all the pullies? I had to replace mine at 75k miles. They were all raising cain.

370zzRed · 10-10-2019, 01:29 PM

Yes- belt tensioner and power steering pump along with drive belts. not sure this covers any pullies?

SouthArk370Z · 10-10-2019, 01:43 PM

Get it checked out by a real mechanic. It sounds like the dealership is just making guesses and changing parts. Doesn't have to be a Nissan or 370Z expert; just a real mechanic.

370zzRed · 10-11-2019, 12:05 PM

I did take it to the other mechanic. Seems like the pulley on the steering pump that was replaced by the dealership was defective.

SouthArk370Z · 10-11-2019, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zzRed

I did take it to the other mechanic. Seems like the pulley on the steering pump that was replaced by the dealership was defective.

Defective or the wrong part?

370zzRed · 10-11-2019, 01:04 PM

Well the mechanic said the Pulley comes with steering pump (set) and the one making the squealing noise is coming from the pulley.

10-09-2019, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Squealing sound on cold temperatures 370z 2010 Hi there, I have a issue with my 370 z giving a Loud squealing sound when the engine is cold or accelerating at higher speeds . Sounds like these - check the video. https://youtu.be/yGiClVuVFqY Already took to the dealer and after 3 trips to the dealership and spending $700 it’s still doesn’t go away. The dealer asked me to change steering pump and tensioner which I did and after 2 days it’s back again. Any help on finding what the exact issue will greatly be appreciated . Thanks Kp Last edited by 370zzRed; 10-09-2019 at 05:53 PM.

10-10-2019, 01:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Get it checked out by a real mechanic. It sounds like the dealership is just making guesses and changing parts. Doesn't have to be a Nissan or 370Z expert; just a real mechanic. Optimiser likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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10-09-2019, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cory Gillmore Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sport/Touring MT Rep Power: 3362	It only does this when cold outside? Mine makes a weird squeal for a second on cold starts when chilly out. Only for a second though. Kinda bothers me but meh. To me your video sounds like a belt? I don't know much though..

10-10-2019, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Hi Cory, it happens until the engine is warmed up enough and even when i have A/c on this squealing noise comes back again. which belt are referring to? alternator? KP

10-10-2019, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 16	This definitely sounds like a squeaky belt. Take a gander down the front of the engine. Do all the pulleys look lined up? I suppose it could also be a bearing going bad on one of the accessories. Since you replaced the power steering pump and tensioner already, I guess you can eliminate those.

10-10-2019, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Thanks for the tip. but i have no way to go under engine, no right equipment's . so, changing the belt will do the trick !

10-10-2019, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	is it the accessory belt/drive belt(serpentine) or compressor belt that needs to replaced?

10-10-2019, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Sorry Guys..i Just checked my receipts from the dealership . they did change the drive belt and looks like that didn't do the trick as well. Any other suggestions.

10-10-2019, 12:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,509 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Did they replace the tensioner and all the pullies? I had to replace mine at 75k miles. They were all raising cain.

10-10-2019, 01:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Yes- belt tensioner and power steering pump along with drive belts. not sure this covers any pullies?

10-11-2019, 12:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	I did take it to the other mechanic. Seems like the pulley on the steering pump that was replaced by the dealership was defective.

10-11-2019, 01:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
370zzRed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z touring ro Rep Power: 9	Well the mechanic said the Pulley comes with steering pump (set) and the one making the squealing noise is coming from the pulley.