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Hi Guys,

Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find the answer when I have done the forum search.

Anyway, our 2007 Corolla Ascent is making this really annoying screeching noise at cold start-up every morning when I turn the ignition on. It sounds like an air-con fan belt or something similar.

As I was shopping around for this particular Toyota model, I have test driven quite a few of them and have heard this exact sound in 2 others as well. When I asked the owners, they told me it's normal and only happens in the morning at cold start-up, but to me, it doesn't sound normal at all.

Has anyone else experienced this and can let me know what's wrong?

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yeah i got the 08 zre cold mornings especially in winter it screeches :) maybe bcos the belt is dry... my friend who use to work for toyota he put abit of engine oil onto the belt :P i dunno he just did it from what i saw and the screech just went away...

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my friend who use to work for toyota he put abit of engine oil onto the belt :P i dunno he just did it from what i saw and the screech just went away...

I personally wouldn't do such a thing. I instead would have used something like some CRC Belt Grip spray.

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Agreed DJCOR...you are right, a light spray of a silicone based lubricant, on the belt whilst the engine is running, will do the trick, but engine oil will soften and quickly shorten the life of the belt

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Thanks Guys,

So, based on your replies it seems like a common sound with the Corolla's?

I had a 97 Camry before and it didn't make this sound at all.

Will try the CRC Belt Grip spray and see what happens.

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