# Screeching belt on 2000 CR-V **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 24, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495 "2012-08-24T02:39:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JCE814](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7cd45c/32.png) [@JCE814](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCE814)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/1 "2012-08-24T02:39:48Z")
So, my alternator belt started screeching on startup and chirping a bit while driving. I am pretty sure that it just needs an adjustment, but i don’t trust myself doing it. Anybody want to help me out or point me in the right direction? Don’t feel like paying way too much for something I know should be a pretty simple job. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/2 "2012-08-24T04:18:14Z")
I really doubt there is an adjustment. It should have an automatic tensioner, which means it’s probably time to change the belt. The tensioner could be going bad and causing it but my money is on the belt which is probably still the factory one. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/3 "2012-08-24T06:28:45Z")
Temporary fix - rub a bar of soap on it. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/4 "2012-08-24T06:50:32Z")
^ Good way to lose a finger too. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/5 "2012-08-24T06:52:20Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ Good way to lose a finger too. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/5/d50f7e7addb92a9c60c17e9ec17a890caded0dc5.jpeg "The Original Fast Volkswagen Belt Change.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQhfcdQf1QA) Like a boss ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/6 "2012-08-24T07:39:02Z")
2000 crv is a b20 right? If that’s the case, it’s like every other b series- you just pry with a screwdriver and tighten the bolt Are you positive it’s the alternator belt? My guess is that your power steering pump is leaking causing the screeching noise ---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 AM ---------- If you want to try it out yourself, loosen the top alternator bolt, get a flathead screwdriver, shove that in between the block and the alternator, and tighten it back up ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/7 "2012-08-24T08:44:37Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Like a boss :tup: ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/8 "2012-08-24T11:44:48Z")
Like to see that trick on a serpentine belt ! ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/9 "2012-08-24T14:40:18Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ Good way to lose a finger too. not while the car is on,lol. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/c/ec8f0d70914b9da7a2164d2b43923a84fc2a3994.jpeg "How To Quiet Squeaky Belts On A Car - Cheap And Easy Fix") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDzVDNdcQiM) ---
**Author:** ![L8APEX1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/l8apex1/32/7276_2.png) [@L8APEX1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/L8APEX1)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/10 "2012-08-24T15:25:59Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > [https://youtu.be/BQhfcdQf1QA](https://youtu.be/BQhfcdQf1QA) > > Like a boss Simple yet impressive. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/11 "2012-08-24T19:39:09Z")
I’ll tighten the belt if you can’t find anyone. I’m near main st and UB south campus. It’s a 2 minute job. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/12 "2012-08-25T05:56:17Z")
So these really didn’t have an auto tensioner in 2000? ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2012, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/13 "2012-08-25T09:52:39Z")
Nope. They also have individual accessory belts ---
**Author:** ![JCE814](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7cd45c/32.png) [@JCE814](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCE814)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/screeching-belt-on-2000-cr-v/225495/14 "2012-08-27T16:18:22Z")
Thanks for the replies. I am almost 100% positive it is the alternator belt. I don’t see any type of leaking at all, so I don’t think that its the power steering pump causing it. Like I said, not something I feel comfortable messing around with so I keep my hands off. It only squeals for a few seconds when I start the car and then stops.