Squeak on start up

[Neil82]

When I first start my Cup from cold there is a high pitch squeaking noise from the engine, does anyone know that this is?

 

[Mike Wright]

hmm maybe a family of mice taking turns on the fan belt?

 

[Biggy]

Damp or loose fan belt me thinks.

 

[Clio_novice]

Yeah thats it, mines the same. Whenever wet or cold/damp.

 

[Flying Scotsman]

Neil, whilst stationary / idling try turning the steering on full lock each way if you hear the noise it is more than likely the power steering belt thats slipping.

Otherwise, turn everything electrical on and see if the noise reappears which would suggest a loose alternator belt.

If its a slight squeak all the time it is idling probably sh*te/rust on the belt pulleys ..... skoosh some WD40 on ther rear of the power steering / alternator belts whilst its idling. The noise should disappear.