Maruti SX4 - Squealing sound while starting

rdee · 20th April 2009, 09:14

Hi All,
I bought a SX4 in Oct 2008 and has driven it over 7000 kms.

Whenever I start the engine after a long break (more than 4 hrs), I hear a squealing sound - like something is jammed. This has been there right from the begining but now it has become so unbearable.

Could you please tell me has anyother SX4 owners in this forum has experienced this or know what might be the reason?

thanks
rdee

rajneeesh · 20th April 2009, 10:37

rdee,
I have a one year old SX4 and have not faced any such problems. What does MASS have to say abou the problem and have you brought it to their notice when you got your car serviced.

wanderernomad · 20th April 2009, 10:42

Check your engine belts. Most probably the alternator belt.

krish3 · 20th April 2009, 11:01

I too had it in my ZEN where i used to hear a prolonged sqeal when I first start the car with hand-brakes on. But it automatically vanished after a service. There was nothing in the bill to suggest any work done on it.

But they said that my rear brakes were jammed and they had replaced the rear brake master cylinder and something else. Dont know if this squeal was related to this. Why dont you check yours for the same (even though this might not be the problem)?

sandeep.mishra · 20th April 2009, 11:09

Hi,

There could be a problem with the Timing Belt, too tight a belt which has also damaged one of the bearings. Please get it checked immediately as your car should be under warranty.

This is just a wild guess and I am not an SX4 owner.

sudev · 20th April 2009, 11:18

Most likely alternator or a/c belt. Try switching on the car with a/c at off position. If the sound disappears then it is the latter.

im_srini · 20th April 2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

Check your engine belts. Most probably the alternator belt.

I second this

If the sound is a loud squealing sound on start-up & lasts for 30 seconds or so, just have your alternator belt checked for proper tension. If it doesn't solve your problem, have the rest of the belts checked too.

rkbharat · 20th April 2009, 11:22

I have not experienced it my SX4 but had similar problem in Indica

Does this sound continue while you drive or goes after some time? Could be Fan belt/AC belt, check as suggested by Sudev Saab

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdee

Hi All,
I bought a SX4 in Oct 2008 and has driven it over 7000 kms.

Whenever I start the engine after a long break (more than 4 hrs), I hear a squealing sound - like something is jammed. This has been there right from the begining but now it has become so unbearable.

Could you please tell me has anyother SX4 owners in this forum has experienced this or know what might be the reason?

thanks
rdee

narayanang76 · 20th April 2009, 11:25

@ rdee, for some reading and understanding please go through http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...t-s-sound.html (what's that sound??)

Since you can replicate this by waiting for 4 hours I would suggest take it to the service center and show them what it is, to identify and correction. To reproduce the mechanics put water on to the belt so that it cools out faster with water than normal cooling (in your case wait for 4 hours)

In the mean time watch it out to find exactly when it is squeeling (reverse / engaging clutch / AC on, parking etc) so that the identification can match with your finding.

Possible culprits are rubber belts (water pump alternator A/C) - which require tightening / replacement as necessary.

I had the similar issue and in my case it was not reproducible since it didnt appear all the time and only the first start of the day (that too not often). Hence just tightened the belt and on the observation period now. keep us posted on the outcome and solution for the benefit of others.

Cheers! narayanang76

neoranjit · 20th April 2009, 11:26

I get this in my car too. And was told ( by other bhpians ) that its the belt noise . I get this when I switch on the AC in less than a minute after starting the car.

If I switch on the AC after about 5 mins, I dont get any noise. Assuming this should be taken care of while servicing the car this week

sjcherian · 20th April 2009, 11:27

Had the same exact issue in the Swift. Was annoying me for quite a while till I took it in for service and mentioned. This happens only after starting up the vehicle after a break of 4+ hours. Otherwise the sound goes away. Fan belt loosening up is definitely the issue. Do check it out with your service center.

Rehaan · 20th April 2009, 13:14

Please SEARCH the forum before creating new threads. All this information already exists.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...uld-sound.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ise-800-a.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-starting.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...my-esteem.html

cya
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20th April 2009, 09:14	#1
rdee Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Maruti SX4 - Squealing sound while starting Hi All, I bought a SX4 in Oct 2008 and has driven it over 7000 kms. Whenever I start the engine after a long break (more than 4 hrs), I hear a squealing sound - like something is jammed. This has been there right from the begining but now it has become so unbearable. Could you please tell me has anyother SX4 owners in this forum has experienced this or know what might be the reason? thanks rdee
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20th April 2009, 10:37	#2
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 542 Times	rdee, I have a one year old SX4 and have not faced any such problems. What does MASS have to say abou the problem and have you brought it to their notice when you got your car serviced.
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20th April 2009, 10:42	#3
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,534 Thanked: 1,276 Times View My Garage	Check your engine belts. Most probably the alternator belt.
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20th April 2009, 11:01	#4
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	I too had it in my ZEN where i used to hear a prolonged sqeal when I first start the car with hand-brakes on. But it automatically vanished after a service. There was nothing in the bill to suggest any work done on it. But they said that my rear brakes were jammed and they had replaced the rear brake master cylinder and something else. Dont know if this squeal was related to this. Why dont you check yours for the same (even though this might not be the problem)?
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20th April 2009, 11:09	#5
sandeep.mishra BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 4 Times	Hi, There could be a problem with the Timing Belt, too tight a belt which has also damaged one of the bearings. Please get it checked immediately as your car should be under warranty. This is just a wild guess and I am not an SX4 owner.
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20th April 2009, 11:18	#6
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Most likely alternator or a/c belt. Try switching on the car with a/c at off position. If the sound disappears then it is the latter.
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20th April 2009, 11:25	#9
narayanang76 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KA 53/KL 9 Posts: 451 Thanked: 836 Times View My Garage	@ rdee, for some reading and understanding please go through http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...t-s-sound.html (what's that sound??) Since you can replicate this by waiting for 4 hours I would suggest take it to the service center and show them what it is, to identify and correction. To reproduce the mechanics put water on to the belt so that it cools out faster with water than normal cooling (in your case wait for 4 hours) In the mean time watch it out to find exactly when it is squeeling (reverse / engaging clutch / AC on, parking etc) so that the identification can match with your finding. Possible culprits are rubber belts (water pump alternator A/C) - which require tightening / replacement as necessary. I had the similar issue and in my case it was not reproducible since it didnt appear all the time and only the first start of the day (that too not often). Hence just tightened the belt and on the observation period now. keep us posted on the outcome and solution for the benefit of others. Cheers! narayanang76
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20th April 2009, 11:26	#10
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	I get this in my car too. And was told ( by other bhpians ) that its the belt noise . I get this when I switch on the AC in less than a minute after starting the car. If I switch on the AC after about 5 mins, I dont get any noise. Assuming this should be taken care of while servicing the car this week
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20th April 2009, 11:27	#11
sjcherian BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 493 Thanked: 585 Times	Had the same exact issue in the Swift. Was annoying me for quite a while till I took it in for service and mentioned. This happens only after starting up the vehicle after a break of 4+ hours. Otherwise the sound goes away. Fan belt loosening up is definitely the issue. Do check it out with your service center.
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20th April 2009, 13:14	#12
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,076 Times	Please SEARCH the forum before creating new threads. All this information already exists. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...uld-sound.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ise-800-a.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-starting.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...my-esteem.html cya R
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