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I have an 05 Scion xA with 272k on it. Same engine, 1NZ-FE. From what I've been told, these engines go through belts quite a lot. And my car has been no exception.
If that was a new belt, and it was tight, then I’m going to go out on a limb and say there is something else is causing the grooves in the back of the belt, and it’s probably one of the idler pulleys that needs replacing. I know Ray said the pulleys were ok, but let’s see if it comes back for round two.
I got a squeak problem in my car but its the weirdest thing. Only happens when the wife is in the passenger seat with the windows rolled up.. it will randomly squeak then start smelling like burnt rubber and old tacos.. like theres a critter up under the hood that steps on the wrong spot.. my wife never hears it and says she thinks its my tires smelling like that.. and as a matter of fact i put the same tires on her car and hers does it too when i ride with her.. gotta be the cheap chinese rubber making the noises..
If your belt squeals after tightening or replacing and your sure the tension is correct, turn the key to the run position first, count to 3 and then start the car. Theory being that turning the key straight to start causes the ecm to signal the alternator into full charge. This causes the belt to squeal when it's cold. Turning the key to the on position before going to start lets the ecm read the battery charge state and signals the alternator to normal charge or freewheel status. I've suggested this to 2 different yaris owners. Both reported no more squealing belts.
on those cars, power-brake while sitting still with brakes anchored hard and turn the wheels back and forth. that makes extra high steering load current from the increased tire resistance, since the wheels cannot roll the slight amount they normally due to the brakes. just don't do it for a long period and cook something 😋
Hey Ray, like your vids find them very entertaining, sometimes I think shops do sometimes take advantage of people by charging them for things not done. By the way my dad lives in Inverness, how far is that from you, thanks for the great vids, Tom from Hawaii.
South Main did a nice job. Good tech as well. Smart beats algorithm every day. Unfortunatelyl, as time passes, these creep into all fields including Medicine!!! Thank goodness for smart people. Yes, I am an intellectual bigot!!! LOL!!! Kudos!!!
I have the 2ZR engine, just the larger version of this one. I generally install the belt too tight since I don't have any kind of gauge and it squeaks a bit on startup, not as bad as this one though.
this is EXACTLY the squeal noise on my Montero Sport. looks like they never changed the belts when they changed the alternator. bet you anything that's been the problem with it since that last service.
Grooves on the back of the belt means that whatever wheel it's going over with the flat side of the belt has a worn bearing or clutch. While it's cold it doesn't spin fast enough so the belt is dragging over it, squealing, until it warms up and rotates properly. The bearing could also be squealing until it heats up.
I worked in IT as a hardware technician for 15 years. I can confirm that "things come in waves". One week it's be laser printers doing one thing, the next week monitors, then disk drives, then…
Another great video Ray…you never disappoint. I've never seen a new belt with those lines on the outside..weirdness. Glad the 2nd new belt fixed it. I checked out the video you mentioned of Erics…wow…you two are amazing and I wish you guys were closer to me:-) Thanks again Ray for the great video:-)
Good a Dayco belt. I've always had the best luck with those. On my old v belt cars, I always used the old Dayco Top Cog belt. Some don't like them but they were always reliable for me.
I used to own a Yaris, the alternator tensioner was the worst! Way too much fine tuning to get the squeal to go away after installing a new belt. I found it would squeal if it was too loose, and if it was too tight.
oh ray, that south main auto guy is blind. I watched a another video putting on mufflers on a camaro and put a pipe on wrong. You gotta watch and advise. rotflmao.. No i will not go there.
I just saw the video of Ray putting that alternator and belt on as well as a new battery before he posted this video. The belt had those marks on it when he installed it new.
Whoever allegedly “sold her a belt” needs their bum kicked. They either reused the one she had, and charged her for a new one, or put a very cheap eBay belt on it for a 50% markup and it wore prematurely.
My work truck made this noise. It turned out to be a pulley wasn't quite lined up. It started after the power steering pump was replaced. But before the fleet mechanic figured it out, the belt, pulley, tensioner, and AC compressor was replaced…..
I have an 05 Scion xA with 272k on it. Same engine, 1NZ-FE. From what I've been told, these engines go through belts quite a lot. And my car has been no exception.
WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
It’s actually on 07 Yaris and it does have electric power steering. Also one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Now I have a matrix it’s it great too.
To late, I already watched SMA's video…. LOL
Nice to see another Yaris. They're my favorite cars. Damn near bulletproof… besides squealing belts, that is.
If that was a new belt, and it was tight, then I’m going to go out on a limb and say there is something else is causing the grooves in the back of the belt, and it’s probably one of the idler pulleys that needs replacing. I know Ray said the pulleys were ok, but let’s see if it comes back for round two.
I got a squeak problem in my car but its the weirdest thing. Only happens when the wife is in the passenger seat with the windows rolled up.. it will randomly squeak then start smelling like burnt rubber and old tacos.. like theres a critter up under the hood that steps on the wrong spot.. my wife never hears it and says she thinks its my tires smelling like that.. and as a matter of fact i put the same tires on her car and hers does it too when i ride with her.. gotta be the cheap chinese rubber making the noises..
Toyota Yaris is a great car. Easy to work on. Reliable. Great gas mileage!
If your belt squeals after tightening or replacing and your sure the tension is correct, turn the key to the run position first, count to 3 and then start the car. Theory being that turning the key straight to start causes the ecm to signal the alternator into full charge. This causes the belt to squeal when it's cold. Turning the key to the on position before going to start lets the ecm read the battery charge state and signals the alternator to normal charge or freewheel status. I've suggested this to 2 different yaris owners. Both reported no more squealing belts.
How about those motor mounts when you rev the engine in park?
seen it before ray
on those cars, power-brake while sitting still with brakes anchored hard and turn the wheels back and forth. that makes extra high steering load current from the increased tire resistance, since the wheels cannot roll the slight amount they normally due to the brakes. just don't do it for a long period and cook something 😋
We all told you to reconnect the connector! Did you not hear us over workshop noise?
Hey Ray, like your vids find them very entertaining, sometimes I think shops do sometimes take advantage of people by charging them for things not done. By the way my dad lives in Inverness, how far is that from you, thanks for the great vids, Tom from Hawaii.
I would watch Eric's video except I clicked on it within 20 minutes of him uploading it lol
South Main did a nice job. Good tech as well. Smart beats algorithm every day. Unfortunatelyl, as time passes, these creep into all fields including Medicine!!! Thank goodness for smart people. Yes, I am an intellectual bigot!!! LOL!!! Kudos!!!
In video description.. "Service date.." should be "Service data…"
Thanks Ray, long time watcher, great content.
You see that engine moving while you switch gears jebus
Happy Father's Day Ray man!!!
I have the 2ZR engine, just the larger version of this one. I generally install the belt too tight since I don't have any kind of gauge and it squeaks a bit on startup, not as bad as this one though.
this is EXACTLY the squeal noise on my Montero Sport. looks like they never changed the belts when they changed the alternator. bet you anything that's been the problem with it since that last service.
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Grooves on the back of the belt means that whatever wheel it's going over with the flat side of the belt has a worn bearing or clutch. While it's cold it doesn't spin fast enough so the belt is dragging over it, squealing, until it warms up and rotates properly. The bearing could also be squealing until it heats up.
My "morning brain" is active 24 hours a day. You and Eric are very privileged.
Why did you blur out that graph on the computer?
Really enjoy your content ,I can't fix a thing however its interesting to see how you can fix almost most things on cars .keep up the Great work 😁👍👍
What video was it where you show the broken camshaft?
👍🏻 I hope you have an epic day ray ! Remember, it is what you make it💪🏻😎👍🏻
I worked in IT as a hardware technician for 15 years. I can confirm that "things come in waves". One week it's be laser printers doing one thing, the next week monitors, then disk drives, then…
I watched the SMA video that you referenced. That was a weird camshaft failure. Thanks for this video!
Another great video Ray…you never disappoint. I've never seen a new belt with those lines on the outside..weirdness. Glad the 2nd new belt fixed it. I checked out the video you mentioned of Erics…wow…you two are amazing and I wish you guys were closer to me:-) Thanks again Ray for the great video:-)
Good a Dayco belt. I've always had the best luck with those. On my old v belt cars, I always used the old Dayco Top Cog belt. Some don't like them but they were always reliable for me.
Yesterday a Lexus, today a Toyota. Scotty Kilmer would be pulling his hair out by now.
I used to own a Yaris, the alternator tensioner was the worst! Way too much fine tuning to get the squeal to go away after installing a new belt. I found it would squeal if it was too loose, and if it was too tight.
“There’s a pile of things that could have caused this….”
Yaris: hold my beer
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There,s your problem lady you got a case of the green crusties
He may have forgotten to plug the 'nater back in, but at least he remembered his seat belt…
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oh ray, that south main auto guy is blind. I watched a another video putting on mufflers on a camaro and put a pipe on wrong. You gotta watch and advise. rotflmao.. No i will not go there.
I just watched that South Main Auto video yesterday.
what about that w ably pulley..
I just saw the video of Ray putting that alternator and belt on as well as a new battery before he posted this video. The belt had those marks on it when he installed it new.
Whoever allegedly “sold her a belt” needs their bum kicked. They either reused the one she had, and charged her for a new one, or put a very cheap eBay belt on it for a 50% markup and it wore prematurely.
My work truck made this noise. It turned out to be a pulley wasn't quite lined up. It started after the power steering pump was replaced. But before the fleet mechanic figured it out, the belt, pulley, tensioner, and AC compressor was replaced…..
I just watched one of your videos created a year ago and I must say they’ve improved considerably Ray. Well done young man.
Full speed ahead in a Yaris? Really? 1.5 liters of fury!