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if it slips, then it does not charge the battery, and you might not make it home if you are driving home at night with the headlights on.
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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.
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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.
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
Why is the alternator whining?
1. Suspect the belt is loose. Tighten it or use belt dressing. 2. Bearings are worn out on the alternator. Replace the alternator. 3. Poor workmanship on a rebuilt alternator. Replace the alternator.
What causes alternator battery light to come on and then off itermittently?
Can be loose or corroded battery connections, loose drive belt, or the alternator is failing.
How do you change an alternator belt for an 1993 vr4 galant?
You can remove your 1993 Mitsubishi alternator belt by loosening the tensioner pulley. Slide the tensioner pulley to the right. The alternator belt will become loose and can be removed. Reverse the process to put the new alternator belt on.
Why does the alternator smoke and makes a nose when its cranked on a2006 dodge charger?
It is defective or the alternator belt is loose.
How do you replace alternator belt on 99 eclipse?
Begin by loosening the tensioner pulley on your 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The alternator belt will become loose and can be removed. Put the new alternator belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
