New chirping sound

[DebbyM46227]

If it's the serpentine belt, why would the sound go away when I push the clutch in?

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

If it's the serpentine belt, why would the sound go away when I push the clutch in?

Likely its the throwout bearing which operates the clutch. Hows your clutch working in general?

[DebbyM46227]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Likely its the throwout bearing which operates the clutch. Hows your clutch working in general?

For 6 months the clutch has been a little sticky on damp days but after driving it a couple miles it feels normal. On non-damp days it feels normal.

Is that throwout bearing part of the drivetrain warranty? I'd check myself but it's 4 degrees out and I'm staying inside.

I was laid off from my job in July and TODAY I finally got a job offer! I start Monday and being on probation for 90 days I want to get my car in good condition but I hope I don't have to pay for the repair myself.

That rusty bolt repair - I had that repaired about a year ago at Toyota right before the recall came out.

PS: I don't ride my clutch, and I don't hold it in at stoplights. I learned a long time ago with my Honda CRX to put it in neutral at lights.