Diagnosing belt chirp

2001 Toyota Tacoma
2WD 2.4L 4cyl
92k Miles

I have a chirp/squeak coming from the area near my power steering belt.

Happens consistently - both from a cold start and when warmed up.

When I spray it with water the noise goes away, but quickly comes back.

All 3 accessory belts (power steering, AC, alternator) are less than a year old; replaced about 1k miles ago. Continental belts.

It's just recently started (i.e. it didn't start after putting on the new belts)

Don't have a calibrator for the tension, but it doesn't feel loose.

Video below of the noise and water test.

My next test will be to remove the belt and try spinning the power steering pulley manually, checking for play/noises, but was curious to hear what others think/where they would start.

 

Either needs a new ps belt or need to adjust the tensioner

 

Is it common for belts with < 1k miles to need to be replaced? Defective belt?

 

I wouldn’t say it is common, but it has happened to me before. Luckily they are VERY easy to replace yourself

 

Agreed! (I was the one that replaced them 1k miles ago

 

It's usually the tensioner bearing . Get WD40 with the straw tip and a shot directly on it to check .