Terrible noise

[DeluxeLx202]

so if i start my car with the A/C on it makes a terrible terrible loud squeaking/whining noise and i have to turn the a/c off then back on to get it to stop....why is this happening and what do i need to fix on the a/c?

any help would be appreciated

[turbomaxx]

alright, im a real noob, but i would say its that belt on the right side of ur motor (assuming the hood is up and your looking down at it). im not sure what causes it, but i beleive it is too loose. as for tightening it, i dont know. hope ive helped

[cb7dazz]

yea it sounds like a loose ac belt

if not then it might be your ac compressor itself

[DeluxeLx202]

how do i go about tightnening it?

[ray ray]

best thing to do is get a repair manual man.it will describe it in detail.usually autozone or checker has them for about 15.00.and it does sound like your a/c belt is loose just tighten it up and you should be good.

[DeluxeLx202]

yea i tried to get one the other night and of course they have to have every year of accords except for 90-93's...frustrating

[NAiL05]

To tighten AC belt its a 10mm and adjuster is on the alternator. Could also be a bad belt too thats eventually wore out but yea check for cracks in the belt when you go tighten it.

[NorcoAccord]

I had a problem like that but it was the a/c fan, so i might want to take a look there, if it spins freely its fine but if its a little hard to move replace like 60 bucks for an autozone fan.

[DeluxeLx202]

ok thanks for the help ill check out both and see what it looks like

[PowerfulAccord]

Also Check Alternator Belt While Your At It They SOmetimes Like To Squeak When Worn Out Too

[borisdookie7]

wierd, i just sprayed some wd40 and it was all good lol

[cp[mike]]

wierd, i just sprayed some wd40 and it was all good lol

more lubrication is the LAST thing that youd want. thats like greasing a clutch disc or something. use belt conditioner spray, and make sure its tightened all the way. being old, its less likely that it went "loose" and probable that its just worn out... id replace the belt ($20 for the peace of mind, AND ears), and its simple if you follow a manual. ive got an extra chiltons manual (like new) for sale for 15 shipped