Screeching Sound When I Start

[anxious]

I have noticed lately that when I start my car in the mornings or when the engine is cold, I get a screeching metallic sound when I turn the ignition. The sound is only when I crank the ignition and goes away when the car starts. It only happens when engine is cold. Any idea what is causing this sound? Thanks

 

[teejay]

get a new car!

 

[anxious]

get a new car!

After all i've spent, cant afford to-lah.

I believe its at the tail end...really hope so!

Anyway today I heard a squeling sound from after the car started. Turned off the air con sound went away. Drove for 5 mins w/o aircon and then turn aircon back on...no more sound.

I guess its the air con belt?

 

[jarance]

If you suspect the sound is coming from the belt, you can try to buy a spray can of belt lubricant from DIY shop.

but first check the tension of all the belts. loose belt can caused squeak sound.

 

[absidian]

+1 for the belt tension.

They usually need checking and re-tensioning a few weeks after install or if they're getting old.

Spray should be the last resort...

 

[anxious]

Thaks. Today the sound got worse. After starting the car when I turn on th AC I get A loud screeching sound, I immeditely turned the AC off and drove home(tried it a few times stiill got sound) when I reched home tried oning AC no sound?

Got to find time to go to mech AGAIN...irritating!