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Old December 13th 17, 11:16 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
Steve W.[_6_]
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Default What would cause belts to squeal when heater fan is turned on?

wrote:
> So mine does it when I turn the head lights on and it if I have the
> heater on high at low rmp's. So your saying I need to replace my
> alternator belt right?


The belt OR the tensioner or both depending on mileage and climate.
The reason for the squeal is increased load on the alternator causing
belt slippage.

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