• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

Sqeaky Belt Noise

  • Thread starter Thread starter kenny reed
  • Start date Start date Dec 31, 2014
K

kenny reed

New Member
Dec 31, 2014
1
0
0
Dec 31, 2014
#1
  • Dec 31, 2014
  • #1
I live in West Texas and we just recently got our first serious cold snap. Anyways along with that cold snap came a squeaky belt on my 2003 3.8 L v6. I used the spray bottle trick and sprayed the belt while the noise was being made, and it did not go away. I next looked at my tensioner which did have a little play in it so I replaced it, and I did check all the pulleys while I had the belt off and they seemed good. Went ahead and replaced idle pulley and put on a new Dayco belt while I was at it. Still a squeaking noise. At this point I was getting a little frustrated so I had my electrical system checked and my battery showed to be bad; maybe the alternator was not charging correctly, putting extra strain on the belt? Anyways had alternator bench tested and while it was in the machine being tested, I could hear a slight chirping sound. There it was, problem solved. So went ahead and purchased another alternator put back on and wouldn't you know chirping sound still there! The car runs fine I am just about to pull my hair out trying to figure out what this could be. Any suggestions would be great!
 

Master baiter

Member
Dec 26, 2014
46
3
8
texas
Dec 31, 2014
#2
  • Dec 31, 2014
  • #2
My 98 had similar problem. Get a mechanics scope from a part store they are cheap. Thought it was my ps pump but after using the scope found out the chirp was coming from the cam position sensor. If your not sure where that is it is on front of the motor and looks like a distributor shaft missing the top with a sensor on it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

W
Electrical 91 GT Alternator Replacement Question
  • willrh111
  • Oct 22, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
351
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 23, 2025
nickyb
D
Engine Serpentine belt squeal after reinstall?
  • dqureshi06
  • Oct 30, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
886
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 1, 2024
Noobz347
E
2007 GT Stalls when lights or a/c turned on
  • ejscarfo
  • Jun 22, 2026
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
2
Views
118
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech Jun 29, 2026
ejscarfo
E
B
2001 v6 New compressor issue
  • badmech
  • Apr 30, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
86
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Apr 30, 2026
badmech
B
S
Help needed - Cranks, no Start
  • sleeping93coupe
  • Nov 30, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
296
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Nov 30, 2025
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?