why does my avalon do a loud noise in the engine compartment when I turn on the ac the same time I turn on the car.
5,035

Asked by nosmo Mar 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM about the 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

why does my avalon do a loud noise in the engine compartment when I turn on the ac the same time I
turn on the car.also when I clean the engine compartment it does a loud screeching noise when I turn it
on?

1 Answer
177,695

tenspeed answered 11 years ago

The serpentine belt is slipping. When you first start the engine, the alternator is drawing a large load to recharge the battery. Add the A/C compressor load and the belt slips on the pulleys.

7 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Toyota Avalon Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Farmboy93
    Reputation
    2,410
  • #2
    MsAngie1968
    Reputation
    1,340
  • #3
    GuruDCW7P
    Reputation
    1,130
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
60 Great Deals out of 1,072 listings starting at $3,995
Used Lexus ES
13 Great Deals out of 187 listings starting at $3,990
Used Honda Accord
55 Great Deals out of 995 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Highlander
26 Great Deals out of 777 listings starting at $6,500
Used Toyota Corolla
151 Great Deals out of 2,438 listings starting at $4,295
Used Toyota RAV4
100 Great Deals out of 2,715 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota 4Runner
19 Great Deals out of 300 listings starting at $10,800
Used Lexus LS
3 Great Deals out of 30 listings starting at $9,995
Used Lexus IS
18 Great Deals out of 316 listings starting at $6,500
Used Toyota Tundra
31 Great Deals out of 1,361 listings starting at $6,255
Used Lexus GS
13 listings starting at $6,995
Used Lexus RX
36 Great Deals out of 808 listings starting at $4,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.