Squeal/squeak during deceleration/idling

[jfgelfuso]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2011 Insight EX with 4600 miles on it. I have recently noticed that the engine emits a noticeable squeak/squeal when I am decelerating and the engine is kicking into auto-stop mode. I also notice that when the vehicle is parked and the engine is idling, there is a slight squeal coming from the engine bay.

Has anyone run into this? Is this possibly a belt issue?

Thanks,

Joe
Providence RI

[Zwolfe]

I have not encountered that but sounds like a classic belt issue where tension is loose. Have you noticed it being even worse when it's raining out? Sometimes if you have a loose belt, it's even worse with all of the moisture in the air from the rain.