I had that problem like a cricket a few days ago and I found out what happened. The idler pulley bearing was completely fraged and the power steering pully had a crack to could floss! long story short........ I need the find new replacement parts FAST! does any one know where I can get these parts??? I just sold my civic and i'm stuck with a grounded 7, i guess i could drive it with out air and power steering > If anyone has these parts for sale or knows of a place online Please let me know. thanks

 

Take the belt off you dont need to run the ps pump and the ac. Then buy your parts from ray at malloy and your back in business. You also need a beater becouse these cars break alot.

 

the pulley bearing you can get at Autozone or any like store. It is easy to tap out with a hammer and will save you $$ if you just replace the bearing. It is a common sealed bearing. The power steering is an issue for a Mazda parts person like Ray