Engine start squeal!
Were any of the 2011s part of the belt tensioner TSB/ recall? Might want to check w/ a zuk dealer to see if the car you bought a) was part of the recall and b) if it it was done or not.
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
The symptom of engine squealing when it's turned on and the noise going away after a little bit is almost always the engine belt (the accessory belt, not the internal chain). It's the belt you see that runs your alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, and is powered by the engine's crankshaft pulley. The noise is emitted because of a lack of proper tension on the pulleys. Weather and its temperatures have a lot of effect on this that's why cars commonly squeal in the winter cold. The noise goes away once the friction of the pulleys warm up the belt.
The Kizashi does have an automatic tensioner that adjusts the belt automatically. That being said, as Ronzuki pointed out, there was a recall on the tensioner in the Kizashi. Not sure if it affects your model year, but you should inquire about it at your dealer.
The Kizashi does have an automatic tensioner that adjusts the belt automatically. That being said, as Ronzuki pointed out, there was a recall on the tensioner in the Kizashi. Not sure if it affects your model year, but you should inquire about it at your dealer.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
Regardless the tensioner will be a warranted item unless you are over 100k and even if you were over 100k it probably shouldn't cost much to replace. (I honestly don't know the exact layout on the kizashi though) Most of the time you can replace tensioners in under an hour if you know what you are doing. (The Kizashi might have some stuff in the way to complicate things though)
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Northernstar
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mine squeals for a second or 2 when started in cold weather (-20 celsius)
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Northernstar
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but interestingly, my 04 camry doesn't have the squeal whens starting up......design flaw??