Thanks
Can this cause any damage?
Auxiliary belt loose
When driving today the power steering went and battery light came on, drove last couple of miles home and when pulling into the drive the stereo lost power and all other electricals faded.
Checked the car and found the auxiliary belt is very loose.
I assume this is the cause but if the belt is just loose what could be causing this and what is the solution please?
Checked the car and found the auxiliary belt is very loose.
I assume this is the cause but if the belt is just loose what could be causing this and what is the solution please?
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Can this cause any damage?
Yeah it was running ok when I switched it off, haven't started it since so hopefully all is good.you dont want to be starting or driving it again until it is fixed. If the car was running ok before you turned it off, its probably safe to assume its fine so far, but I wouldnt run it again
Stu
That description fits with what happened, temperature gauge was showing hot but it never overheated as we were only a couple of mile from home.battery will need a charge, and may need replacing, but the aux belt runs the water pump, and alternator, if its the outer pulley ring gone, everything will be turning slower, this will be compounded now the belt is loose. Same loose issue if its the tensioner gone. Obviously this reduces cooling for the engine (especially as its so hot lately) and the dwindling voltage will increase current draw until the electrics fail (as they did)
The pulley if failed will look ok, unless you know exactly what you are looking for
good pulley
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outer ring that disappears
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Stu
I assume the squealing noise on start up was because the pulley was starting to go.
Cheers for your advice
How come they don't include a check on the this pulley as part of the 45k service, surely it would show signs of wear especially by the 2nd 45k service interval?battery will need a charge, and may need replacing, but the aux belt runs the water pump, and alternator, if its the outer pulley ring gone, everything will be turning slower, this will be compounded now the belt is loose. Same loose issue if its the tensioner gone. Obviously this reduces cooling for the engine (especially as its so hot lately) and the dwindling voltage will increase current draw until the electrics fail (as they did)
The pulley if failed will look ok, unless you know exactly what you are looking for
Stu
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