Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Squeeky when started

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Fri 18 Jan 2013 11:52
Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Squeeky when started - GardenSlave

Hi,

My C3 when first started makes quite a loud squeeky noise that runs in rythm to the usual noise of the engine turning over. It only lasts for about 10 mins and I guess once the engine has warmed up that's when it stops. I don't think this is too normal :/ .

Any advice to what I should do would be great :)

Thanks

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Fri 18 Jan 2013 13:14
Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Squeeky when started - Avant

Moved to Technical.

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Fri 18 Jan 2013 17:26
Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Squeeky when started - Peter.N.

Probably the alternator belt slipping, when you first start the load is much heavier as the battery is being recharged, as the voltage rises the power consumed by the alternator decreases. The belt either needs tensioning or you need a new one.

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