My 02 Mazda Protege 5 squeals when it rains and when the AC is on, what could be wrong?

**Curt** · 06-01-2010, 10:31 AM

replace belt and make sure you have firm tinsoin on belt

**Dana L** · 06-01-2010, 10:32 AM

Had it checked out and was told it was the power steering pump adjuster, but i can find that part anywhere online, could it have another name or this shady?

**TOOLMAN** · 06-01-2010, 10:32 AM

the mechanic probably just adjusted the belt for the power steering. it may be too loose and slipping. if the belt is old replace it with gates or a goodyear belt

**pedro7of9** · 06-01-2010, 10:32 AM

its called a tensioner,,,try adjusting it,,,try looking at belt,,,rub some soap on both sides,,,[ivory soap bar type,,,not running of course]lol

**TOOLMAN** · 06-01-2010, 10:33 AM

the mechanic probably just adjusted the belt for the power steering. it may be too loose and slipping. if the belt is old replace it with gates or a goodyear belt

**pedro7of9** · 06-01-2010, 10:33 AM

its called a tensioner,,,try adjusting it,,,try looking at belt,,,rub some soap on both sides,,,[ivory soap bar type,,,not running of course]lol

**Curt** · 06-01-2010, 10:33 AM

replace belt and make sure you have firm tinsoin on belt

**Raider3** · 06-01-2010, 10:34 AM

The part exists, but I can't find anything for a mazda protege 5. Maybe you should take your car to autozone and ask them to check the part for you, if it even exists for your car.

I know they're used on big block el caminos but a mazda? Sounds a little odd.