Today, while driving in 45 degree weather and heavy rain, my car started making that annoying screeching sound you hear on other cars but never think you'll hear it on your car. Well I pulled over and made a phone call and looked under the hood and upon further inspection, noticed it only made the screeching noise while the air conditioner was running and once it was switched off the noise would immediately get quieter and after about 10secs completely stop. According to more than one person, it was probably a loose fan belt or serpentine belt and it was fine to drive so long as I left the AC off. Well I was on the highway going about 70 miles an hour and at least twice on the way to my destination, it sounded like something had gotten kicked up under the car and made a clanking sound from the undercarriage. I assumed it was just loose asphalt getting kicked up in the storm. It happened once one the way back. My boyfriend who was in the car then became convinced there was another problem or my car was falling apart as we drove? Idk. I personally just think it was rocks or something getting kicked up in the wind, rain, and other drivers. I just got the car about 3weeks ago and had the car fully checked out before buying from a dealership. Its a 2005 Hyundai Accent Hatchback GT and until today I haven't had a problem with it. Obviously I'm gonna take it somewhere to get the belt looked at, but should I have the undercarriage of the car checked out too? Also, how much will it cost to have the belt tightened or replaced?
It could be the belt or the A/C bearing might be going out. The way to check to see if the A/C belt is loose is to push down on the belt if you can push it more than a 1/2 inch - loose belt if not it may be something else like the A/C bearing. I always say expect the worse and hope for the best. So, I hope you are correct on the belt being loose.
SOURCE: Hyundai Accent 2001 making a loud-fan-like noise
POWER STEERING PROBLEM - CONTAINER CONSIST TWO LEVELS. SHOULD THE BOTTOM PART BE THE NORMAL COLOUR OF THE FLUID AND THE TOP PART APPEARS TO BE DIFFERENT THEN REMOVE THE CONTAINER AND CLEAN PROPERLY AS THERE IS A SIEVE BETWEEN THE TWO LEVELS WHICH IS BLOCKED. DRAIN OIL FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND REFILL WITH NEW OIL.
iF BELTS WERE RECENTLY CHANGED THEN THE PROBLEM MIGHT LY BY ONE OF THE PULLEYS THAT IS WARN. MEANING THAT THE BELT INBEDDS TO DEEP INTO THE PULLEY AND CAUSE THE BELT TO SQUEL. SHOULD YOU POUR WATER ONTO THE BELT WHILE IT IS SQUELING IT PROVES THAT IT IS EITHER THE BELT THAT NEEDS REPLACELMENT OR ONE OF THE PULLEY PROVIDING THE BELT TENSION IS INSPECT
SOURCE: 2005 hyundai accent 1.6L. car won't start
Hyundai TSB 08-BE-012
PROCEDURE:
1. For first time training, press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, releasing
only when the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds.
NOTE: Do not perform this step when training the additional HomeLink buttons.
2. Position the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink mirror,
keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink button
and the hand held transmitter button.
DO NOT release until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapid
flashing indicates successful training and the procedure is complete. This also
indicates that the garage door opener does not use rolling code technology.
Note: The garage door may open or close during this step.
Steps 4 through 7 are only necessary if the HomeLink button appears to be
transmitting after step 3, but the garage door does not operate.
4. Press and hold the trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light is solid/continuous, training is complete and your device should
activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns a solid/continuous light,
proceed with the following training instructions for a rolling code device. A second
person may make the following steps quicker and easier. It is recommended that a
ladder or similar device be used to obtain access to the motor housing. Do not stand
on the vehicle to perform the next steps.
5. At the garage door opener receiver (motor housing) in the garage, locate the “learn”
or “smart” button (usually near the hanging antenna wire attached to the unit). If
there is difficulty locating the training button, refer to the garage door opener’s
manual.
6. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button (the name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer).
NOTE: Once the button is pressed, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate the
next step.
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink button for two
seconds and release. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to
complete the training process. If successful, your garage door should open or close
during this step.
If the vehicle owner continues to have difficulty programming their HomeLink mirror,
please have them contact HomeLink customer service directly at 1-800-355-3515 or
www.homelink.com for further assistance.
PROCEDURE COMPLETE
Good luck!
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