ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection
Drive Belt Chirping
Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
Steps 1-15
Diagnostic Aids
The symptom may be intermittent due to moisture on the drive belt or the pulleys. It may be necessary to spray a small amount of water on the drive
belt in order to duplicate the customers concern. If spraying water on the drive belt duplicates the symptom, cleaning the belt pulleys may be the
probable solution.
A loose or improper installation of a body component, a suspension component, or other items of the vehicle may cause the chirping noise.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table.
2. The noise may not be engine related. This step is to verify that the engine is making the noise. If the engine is not making the noise do not proceed
further with this table.
