[ElementXofXMusic]

It seems lately when I am forced to drive through semi deep water that after a little while my engine starts to emit this loud chirping noise that gets louder when I rev me engine. If I pop my E into Neutral and then back into Drive it usually goes away. I don't know if this has anything to do with the defroster or if something in my engine bay is getting wet that shouldn't be getting wet.

Any ideas?

 

[ramblerdan]

Sounds like your serpentine belt is slipping. Original belt on that '04? If so, it's probably time for a new one. Be sure to check the tensioner while the belt is off; there's no better time to change it.

 

[tangboy5000]

agreed, pretty soon you will lose power steering when this happens.

 

[ElementXofXMusic]

hmmm I am 24 and I have never changed a belt before. Should I have it done for me? If so at the dealer or would a third party be fine?

 

[ramblerdan]

If you're not comfortable with wrenching, this probably shouldn't be a project to take on. But read this thread and decide. Meanwhile, any shop can do this; you don't need to go to Honda.

 

[slimerdogs]

It does sound like your belt is slipping on one of the accessory's like the Alternator. It might be ok as the water getting on it will cause it to slip if there is a load and then get traction when it dries out. Look for glazing on the groove side or small cracking in the grooves also. If it is in that shape is will need to be replaced. This problem use to be a lot worse on the old V belts.

 

[ElementXofXMusic]

Okay. Assuming it is my serpentine belt that is slipping and needs to be replaced can I go to a place like Pep Boys and have them replace it? Anyone have a ball park figure as to how much that would cost?I have a little over 73,000 miles on my E and haven't replaced the belt yet.

 

[ramblerdan]

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