a frozen compressor will burn a belt right off the engine... check it out..also everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional manual available...in the reference section, you'll have to make copies of the important sections...good luck :)
Same problem and question, compressor locked up. Battery won't keep a charge. Does the belt send charge to battery?
I had the same problem and then my alternator went out. Replaced alternator and haven't had the problem since. Check your belts.
Possible problem with the alternator. Could be source of the noise if it's bearing is going out.
It may be the serpentine belt. Sometimes when you purchase an "on the cheap side" serpentine belt, it has a tendency of making noise even when the tension pulley has been change. Try purchasing a more expensive belt. The diamond back serpentine belt may be the best solution for this problem.
I have the same problem on my 1998. I just replaced the serpentine belt and it still happens. When I turn on the A/C it gets worse. Any ideas what's causing it?
I had the same problem with my 2000 Silverado. After spraying, it made the squeaks worse. The problem is that belt dressing works only for loose v belts. Not serpentine belts. The reason is the spray has a sticky adhesive that sets up causing the belt to drag on the pullies, compounding the problem. I had to have my belt replaced and the pullies cleaned by a shop.
I had a Problem with mine and it was the Emergency brake line froze up and stuck. had to have it towed and they replaced the the emergency brake cable.
Remove the serpentine belt and check the belt and pulleys for damage. While the belt is off, turn the alternator by hand listening for the noise.
The belt breaking would be the problem. Investigate why it broke.
if it has never been replaced consider your self lucky you've gotten some goo years out of it. if this is a repetive problem, start looking for abraisions on the pullyes or a pulley that is out of allignment with the others
It could very well be a stopped fuel filter. Follow the fuel line from the engine to the tank to find it. I have the same problem.. replaced fuel filter, replaced dizzy cap, rotor button, ignition leads.. (all 10 of them.).. turns out my problem was the mechanic put leads 1 - 2 backwards when he replaced the rotor button. Also, the screw in my rotor button would come loose, dont know if this is a common problem... but a bit of 'plumbers tape' solved it. :)
Only as needed. The serpentine belts hold up well unless there is a problem with the belt tensioner or any of the driven accessories.