I've had a similar problem over the past week or so. But it's excessive squeeling. it's very very annoying. Only happens under 1800 rpms and when stopped. It used to be when it rained a lot, but it's been dry for the last 2-3 days and it's not going away. It's been doing it for 2 weeks straight and SO annoying. I may try wiping them down right now and see what's up. You think I need new belts? They don't seem dry rotted at all

 

yeah, the belts and pulleys should be free of grease on the contact areas. might want to remove the current belts, degrease the pulleys, and put new belts on.

 

would grease cause them to make the squeeling? Or would you reccomend me getting new belts. I have 59k on the car and don't think the belts have been changed. Odds are I need new ones, but just wondering. Also, where can I pick up the set of belts I need? Thanks

 

Yeah, if they're original, 60k is a great time to swap them out. I get my belts from the dealer.

 

ok thanks. I just emailed my dealer to pick up a set. Checking out your DIY now to see if I can do it myself. Thanks. I appreciate the help

 

^ riverside infiniti for Parts.

 

Same problem here....it's driving me nutz! I haven't tried changing my belts yet. Any luck yet guys?

 

not much. mine sounds awful now. It's quiter but developed into a more annoying squeel. I may try to tighten it some more tomorrow and see what happens

 

Hmm.....I am gonna change my belt this weekend and see if that helps for me....if not i suppose it's back to the drawing board.

 

could be the idler pulleys..the bearings are garbage. Had mine replaced already once..

 

ok, update, i took my car to the dealer to get my transmission oil change and i just mentioned to them to just check the belts if they are tight enough because it was squeaking like crazy at cold start, i got the car back from service then next day it was very cold in NY in the morning so when i turned the car on it didn't make any noises anymore so i guess the dealer did something or just did the specific measurements of how tight the belts supposed to be. I know not much help here but i am happy its gone for now.

 

thanks for the update man. I tightened my belts up about a week ago and the noise level is down, but it's still there. I guess I need to tighten them up some more

 

what do you suggest to use to degrease the pulleys?

 

Is it possible to over tighten the belts? I might just tighten the **** out of them!

 

^ i don't think its a good idea to do that.