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bgoldst

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  1. 92 es300...my right headlight had condensation in it so took it out put a capful of rubbing alcohol in and blowdryed it out. put the turn signal back in and it was out. shimmied the bulb around a bit and the blinker works now, but when i switch it to just parking lights, or with the headlights (low or highbeam) it doesnt light up. it's clipped in properly and obviously theres power going to it, as i get a turn signal. any suggestions?
  2. It's just shy of 150k, and the regularly scheduled maintenance was followed by the previous owner so whenever the last required belt replacements were supposed to be done is when they were replaced. Are the belts on the alternator a quick job?
  3. Alright awesome guys. Thanks for the help. I'm getting my O2 sensors and a new window regulator done whenever the parts come in next week so I'll make sure to show the mechanic where the noise is coming from and hopefully it just needs to be tightened up. Thanks everyone!
  4. I see the alternator, is the belt on this just simply called the alternator belt? If this is the cause of the squeaking how much should I expect to pay for a replacement to get rid of this awful squeaking sound?
  5. Update: Apparently I was wrong and managed to pinpoint the location of the squeal on the right side by the alternator. Any more advice? Which belt is that attached to the alternator? Thanks!!
  6. Only on a cold start do I hear this noise. She's a 92 ES300 with 149k and a new synthetic oil change as of last week. The noise comes from the left side of the engine and lasts about 30 seconds or so. It sounds like a squeal but I do not hear it at all when the car is warmed up. If I put it in reverse right after starting, I'll hear it, but it goes away right when I put it into drive. I've read the other posts about a similar noise on coldstarts and everyone says not to worry, but I'd prefer my car not making any noises whatsoever. According to my service records, the individual I bought the car from had the belts replaced about 40k ago. Do you think this problem can be fixed by tightening the belt or is it need of a belt replacement or pulley adjustment?
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