2003 Honda Element Battery light & squealing noise

2003 HONDA ELEMENT
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JACQAUTO
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After my car had been running for about 5 minutes this morning, my battery light flashed on briefly, followed by a squealing noise from the right side of the engine, which lasted only a few seconds. Is that noise from the serpentine belt?
May 20, 2008 at 7:03 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like it. If the belt slips, the alternator wont put out anything, resulting in a battery light. Inspect the tensioner to be sure it is holding the correct tension on the drive belt as well as the belt its self.
May 21, 2008 at 4:44 PM