What is wrong? Squealing belt when....

[lionelkirk2004]

I need to know what is wrong.
In the morning when I go to start up my 96 Gand am 2.4L, and I turn the lights on and the heat on high and the rear defroster on, the battery light comes on and then i hear this squealing noise coming from (if sitting in the drivers seat) on the right under the hood. What heck could this be? I really need to know all of what it could be.

[gamejammer]

My '91 Grand Am had the very same problem. Get the alternator belt tightened or it's going to come apart while you're driving.

[lionelkirk2004]

Alright, thanks man, I really needed to know. Was your engine quieter after you changed the belt? Like in that area of the engine?

[gamejammer]

If you mean it didn't squeal anymore, then yes it was quieter. Other than that, same old car but I could actually run the heat without it squealing like a pig.