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caboose · 08-14-2008, 01:28 PM

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newb · 08-14-2008, 01:32 PM

If you have a repair manual they usually have pics in em of belts that need replaced, thatd be a good place to start. Otherwise, look for things like cracks, torn edges, or fraying edges. If non of that is goin on, just rub it down with some wax and youll be good to go.

caboose · 08-14-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by newb

If you have a repair manual they usually have pics in em of belts that need replaced, thatd be a good place to start. Otherwise, look for things like cracks, torn edges, or fraying edges. If non of that is goin on, just rub it down with some wax and youll be good to go.

Although the belt can start to crack, that's not the only thing that can go wrong. What typically happens is that the "v"s or groove in the belt wear out and that's what causes the belt to start to squeak. And I've never heard of "waxing" a belt before.

Unless the belt is loose, just replace it, it's only like $8-12 bucks.

Aleaf.CRX · 08-14-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by caboose

I doubt that it's stock, but you might as well replace it

You don't know my car very well then lol. Everything should be replaced cuz as soon as you even think of a part, it breaks.

newb · 08-14-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by caboose

Although the belt can start to crack, that's not the only thing that can go wrong. What typically happens is that the "v"s or groove in the belt wear out and that's what causes the belt to start to squeak. And I've never heard of "waxing" a belt before.

Unless the belt is loose, just replace it, it's only like $8-12 bucks.

When the V's start to wear out they fray, get shiny, crack, or any combination of the 3. And I dunno what to tell you bout waxing a belt. If you didnt know, when belt dressing dries it leaves a wax film on the belt. You can get that same film from a candle purchased at Goodwill for a fraction of the price.

Aleaf.CRX · 08-14-2008, 02:12 PM

You can also use bar soap, or so I've been told.

Yeah, I just checked and it actually doesn't look all that bad.

newb · 08-14-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

You can also use bar soap, or so I've been told.

Ooo, good call. I've heard the same, but never think of it. If youve got a bar of soap handy try it out. Not like its gunna hurt anything.

Aleaf.CRX · 08-14-2008, 02:39 PM

Well, it doesn't squeak constantly. Only every so often. Fuck if I know why though. Anyway, since it doesn't look so bad, I wonder what could be causing the weird electrical things. I haven't checked yet, but I'm pretty sure my voltage is probably off too.

newb · 08-14-2008, 03:03 PM

Your alternator should put out a constant flow of 13.7-14.7 volts before the voltage regulator.

Personally Id start with grounds, thats what the problems sound like to me, having experienced similar thigns myself (and fixed them myself as well). But, if thats not the problem, and the alternator passes, Id go on to the voltage regulator. If none of that is the problem, you might check for worn wires. I just look for wires that visually dont look good, or wires that feel hot. When your feeling the wires its very easy to tell rather the wire is absorbing ambient heat or generating its own. Wires creating heat deffinitly need replaced quickly.

The easiest thing to do is go to Auto Zone or Schucks and have em run their free charging system check. Thatll at least give you a good starting point.

Also, improper power levels will make electronics do weird things some times. This may be all thats goin on with your CD player.

Aleaf.CRX · 08-14-2008, 03:10 PM

Yeah, that's what I thought. Well, I have one day off this week, guess I'll be checking wires and voltage levels.....any more ideas, just in case?

George777 · 08-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Electrical gremlins...

Aleaf.CRX · 08-14-2008, 03:13 PM

No, really, serious ideas!!!!

Taco15 · 09-03-2008, 10:51 PM

whining/ Buzzing is caused by a bad ground in the audio ground. Its rarely present when only a cd player is installed. Its common when amplifing to the highs and mids. The noise you hear is the alternator/ engine noise.

take the deck out. remove the ground and clean it up. If its hooked up to the harness, it prolly is. Disconnect and ground it directly to the chassis by securing it with a o ring.

Aleaf.CRX · 09-03-2008, 10:52 PM

Too late now, my old CRX is gone lol. I just posted a thread tonight on the new one I got. Thanks though!

(It's someone else's problem now....

)

Taco15 · 09-03-2008, 10:53 PM

what brand cd player is it? ohh and cd cleaners dont do shit, waste of money.

cheap cd players do funny things you know............

Taco15 · 09-03-2008, 10:54 PM

dope!

didnt see the date. my bad.

Aleaf.CRX · 09-03-2008, 10:58 PM

Lol, it's all good.

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Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Well, it doesn't squeak constantly. Only every so often. Fuck if I know why though. Anyway, since it doesn't look so bad, I wonder what could be causing the weird electrical things. I haven't checked yet, but I'm pretty sure my voltage is probably off too. __________________

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Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Yeah, that's what I thought. Well, I have one day off this week, guess I'll be checking wires and voltage levels.....any more ideas, just in case? __________________

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Taco15 Yes my wife is Hotttttt Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 24 Posts: 3,470 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 107	whining/ Buzzing is caused by a bad ground in the audio ground. Its rarely present when only a cd player is installed. Its common when amplifing to the highs and mids. The noise you hear is the alternator/ engine noise. take the deck out. remove the ground and clean it up. If its hooked up to the harness, it prolly is. Disconnect and ground it directly to the chassis by securing it with a o ring. __________________ yo, yo ,yo wuz up!

09-03-2008, 10:52 PM	#64
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Too late now, my old CRX is gone lol. I just posted a thread tonight on the new one I got. Thanks though! (It's someone else's problem now.... ) __________________

09-03-2008, 10:53 PM	#65
Taco15 Yes my wife is Hotttttt Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 24 Posts: 3,470 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 107	what brand cd player is it? ohh and cd cleaners dont do shit, waste of money. cheap cd players do funny things you know............ __________________ yo, yo ,yo wuz up!

09-03-2008, 10:54 PM	#66
Taco15 Yes my wife is Hotttttt Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 24 Posts: 3,470 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 107	dope! didnt see the date. my bad. __________________ yo, yo ,yo wuz up!

09-03-2008, 10:58 PM	#67
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Lol, it's all good. __________________

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