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You may know your belt tensioner is bad if you hear unusual noises, such as squeaking or rattling, coming from the engine area, particularly when the engine is running. Additionally, if you notice that the serpentine belt is loose or has excessive play, or if the tensioner itself shows visible wear, such as cracks or damage, it's likely malfunctioning. Warning lights on the dashboard may also indicate an issue with the tensioner. Finally, if the belt slips or comes off while driving, it's a clear sign that the tensioner needs to be replaced.
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How do you adjust spring on serpentine belt on 1995 Chevy silverado?
There is no adjustment on the spring / Tensioner. You either have the wrong belt are the tensioner itself is bad. Replace tensioner are belt.
How to Tighten belt on grand marquis?
Engine used a serpentine belt, with a spring-loaded tensioner. You cannot tighten the belt. If the belt is slipping, either one of the driven components is going bad and dragging the belt, or the tensioner is bad.
How do you change a tensioner belt?
We need to know the year, make, model and engine size of the vehicle then we need to know if you want to change the belt tensioner or the belt or both.
Why does serpentine belt on 2002 impala keep shredding?
belt tensioner is bad or one of your pulleys that the belt rides on is bad or out of alignment.
Is it necessary to change the tensioner when replacing the serpentine belt on a Ford 3.8 V6?
no, unless the tensioner is bad, other than that just the belt.
Why does the serpentine belt keep breaking on a 99 Plymouth neon?
The belt tensioner is probably bad.
If the Tensioner on a 2002 Chevy Blazer is losse and moving do you just tighten up the Tension to fix the problem or is the Tensioner bad altogether?
GM tensioners are spring loaded to provide the correct tension on the serpentine belt. If the belt is loose, either the tensioner is bad or you're using the wrong belt.
Does a 98 Honda civic have an automatic belt tensioner on the Serpentine belt?
That I know of, there is NO serpentine belt, unless you are talking about the the Timing Belt (hardly serpentine, but anyway), it has a belt tensioner, not automatic, though.
Why does your car screech when you turn it on or accelerate?
Sounds like a loose accessory belt or a bad belt tensioner.
Is a bad belt or tensioner related to rough idle?
Yes, a bad belt or tensioner can be related to a rough idle. If it is not tight enough, or worn it is not able to run as smoothly as needed to keep the engine running smooth.
Why does your 1995 Neon squeak when it starts?
Possibly that the tensioner is bad or the belt glazed.
Why is your car squealing after having serpentine belt changed?
Possibly the wrong belt was installed or most likely your belt tensioner is bad.
