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What happens when you drive without an alternator belt for your vehicle?
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∙ 13y ago
Typically your car will run off the battery power from that point. You'll get multiple dash warning lights on, including your battery light. At this point you're running on just the battery power alone so you're lights will dim or go out.
Turn off all un-needed electrical things like the radio and get to a auto store for a new belt or a mechanic to have the belt replaced.
I just did it last night.
There are other symptoms and it depends on other factors like the strength of your battery.
As for what damage it will do, I am not sure.
Second opinion:
If the belt in question is the serpentine belt, as opposed to just the alternator belt, then all accessory devices will not be working. This includes Power Steering and, most importantly, the water pump. Running without the water pump can destroy the engine. Pull over and call a tow truck.
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