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If the belt is loose around the alternator will it cause the alternator not to work?
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∙ 15y ago
It depends on the type and year of vehicle. Most of the newer vehicles use serpentine belts that are kept tight with a self-tensioning pulley. If it's an older vehicle, the alternator tension needs to be adjusted to keep it tight. Send me an e-mail with specific information about the year/type of vehicle and I'll see if I can figure it out with you. a_d_kirkwood@excite.com The car is a 2003 Ford Escort ZX2.
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Battery light goes off you you acselerate?
Alternator belt is probably loose and slipping. If you can turn the alternator by hand and the belt slips its too loose. Retension alternator belt
How do you replace an alternator belt on a 1987 SAAB 900?
You will need to loosen the alternator belt with the tensioner pulley. When the tensioner pulley is loose the alternator belt will become loose. Put the new alternator belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
How do you change the alternator belt on a El Camino?
Loosen the alternator tensioner bolt. The alternator belt will become loose. Remove the alternator belt. Put the new alternator belt on and reverse the process.
Your battery light wont go out on your bmw328i?
The most common cause is a loose or broken alternator belt.
Can a belt moving to slow cause the battery to drain?
If it is the belt that drives the alternator, then yes. In many cars, the serpentine belt (the huge, long belt that most think is the "belt" in their car) drives the alternator, and so if it's loose or slipping, will cause the alternator to run sporadically, which will result in a battery that doesn't retain a charge like it should.
Will a weak battery cause new serpentine belt to squeak?
No, the battery has nothing whatsoever to do with the belt other than the belt is driving the alternator which recharges the battery. The alternator is working hard to recharge a weak battery. If the belt is squealing then the belt is either worn out or it is loose. If it is loose it is because the tensioner is defective and not holding the proper tension.
Just replaced alternator on your Mazda tribute and the battery light is coming on slightly what would cause this?
Loose alternator drive belt or loose or corroded battery cables. The battery itself may also be bad.
How do you install serpentine belt on1999 Camry?
You need to loosen holding bolt on the alternator. After that loose tightening bolt (also on the alternator). And loose the bolt attaching the alternator to the body of the engine if you do not do that you will not be able to move the alternator. After that loose the tightening bolt until you will able to remove the belt. Make sure that the alternator is loosen enough to install a new belt. Install a new belt, use the tightening bolt to set tension in the belt. The rule of thumb is you should not be able to turn belt around itself more than 3/4 turns. Tighten other bolts.
How do you replace the alternator belt on a 1997 Kia Sephia?
Loosen the tensioner bolt on your 1997 Kia alternator. Move the alternator to the left. The alternator belt will become loose and can be replaced.
Why does the battery not charge?
Corroded or loose battery connections, loose alternator drive belt, defective alternator, or dead cell in the battery.
Why does your alternator belt squeal when you start the car?
The belt could be damp, loose or slipping.
Why is Alternator making a winding noise?
Could be you have a bad belt or belt is loose.. Also it might be possible that the bushings are worn out of the alternator
