Nissan Frontier Forums: Air conditioning high pitched squeal

Affiliate Site : Nissan Titan Forums

Active Topics Display List of Forum Members

Memberlist

Help

Photo Gallery

Sponsored Links

Problems / Technical
Nissan Frontier Forums : Problems / Technical

Topic: Air conditioning high pitched squeal

Author

Message

<< Prev Topic | Next Topic >>

janesvillite
Newbie
Newbie

Joined: Jun 29 2010
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - California

Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 12:57pm \| IP Logged

I have a 2003 frontier.

The air conditioning belts squeal like crazy when the compressor kicks on,
especially on hot days when I just start the truck. It doesn't squeal unless it's
over 2500 rpm or higher.

I have replaced all three belts, and even had a couple mechanics try doing
something. I'm wondering if this is a compressor issue, or something simple
that we have all overlooked. Any insight would be appreciated.

__________________
If it ain't dead, shoot it again.

2003 4x2 XE

frontierguy
Senior Member

Master Mechanic

Joined: May 20 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2591

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - Pennsylvania

Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 8:37pm \| IP Logged

Are they GENUINE NISSAN BELTS????? Try spraying the clutch assembly with brake parts cleaner.

__________________

'10 Altima SL
Traded 08 Frontier for 16 Frontier SV CC Long box, quite an upgrade. I do miss the 6 speed and Dynomax ex.

Nissan Technician 25 + years
2011 John Deere X720SE

janesvillite
Newbie
Newbie

Joined: Jun 29 2010
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - California

Posted: Jul 08 2010 at 11:22am \| IP Logged

Yes I bought the belts from my dealer. After seeing my buddy but an OEM
belt and have it snap on the freeway, I learned his lesson for him.

I'll take your suggestion and let you know. Thanks

__________________
If it ain't dead, shoot it again.

2003 4x2 XE

max2011
Newbie
Newbie

Joined: May 22 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - Alabama

Posted: May 22 2011 at 8:19pm \| IP Logged

I have the same problem. Any ideas?

__________________
Blessed to be a Blessing!

jgreenjr
Senior Member

Joined: Sep 12 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 207

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - Tennessee

Posted: May 22 2011 at 9:52pm \| IP Logged

I replace my with GENUINE NISSAN BELTS from dealer !

__________________
Jackie

A Proud owner of
2003 Nissan Frontier XE
Have you driven Frontier lately ?
4 cyl.
4x2
auto.
KA24DE
Stereo:Kenwood KDC BT648U
Ham radio since 2001 N4MJG
Tullahoma Tenn

mmgearhead80
Newbie
Newbie

Joined: May 29 2011
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4

Member's Gallery:
View Gallery

Location:
U.S. - Washington

Posted: Jun 01 2011 at 6:49pm \| IP Logged

Mine did the same thing when I put new belts on. The new A/C belt stretched quite a bit after a few hundred miles. I had to re-tighten it twice, and that finally did away with the screech. While I wish the 4-cyl had a serpentine belt with a spring-loaded tensioner, I now have the belt tightening procedure down to an art.

__________________
-Happy Frontier owner

If you wish to post a reply to this topic you must first login
If you are not already registered you must first register

Printable version

Forum Jump

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum