Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you could get to a parts outlet then you could try calling around and seeing who offers a free print out and belts installation info and process for that vehicle.
Monday, October 24, 2011
How to change a belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze?
We are trying to change a serpentine belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze. There is a cover in the way and we aren't sure how to get that off. It is the one on the top by the alternator.How to change a belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze?Those type of covers usually snap into position and could have a bolt or screw holding them on, plus if bolt or screw is used their positioned about centre so it holds the cover more firmly, to keep them from rattling and more balanced etc.
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you could get to a parts outlet then you could try calling around and seeing who offers a free print out and belts installation info and process for that vehicle.annulment in marriage got a call saying
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you could get to a parts outlet then you could try calling around and seeing who offers a free print out and belts installation info and process for that vehicle.
355 roller serpintine belt change?
I have an 87 monte carlo with a 355 roller. How do I change the serpintine belt? do I have to pull off the alternator belt? Where do I adjust the tightness of the pullies? What tools will I need? HELP!!!!!!!!355 roller serpintine belt change?If you have a spring tensioner, then there should be some way to lever the tensioner pulley against the spring to relieve tension and change the belt. If not, then there's a belt adjustment on one of the driven accessories. Do you normally have to adjust the belt, or is it automatic? If it's automatic, then you have a spring-loaded tensioner pulley.
How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?
I have a car that we changed the water pump and alternator/air conditioning belt on. Now when I crank it it goes thump thump thump like its going to stop running at first. If I give it gas it sounds fine except the belt starts squeaking. After a few seconds it acts fine. It only does this when its first cranked and if its been itting for more than about 10 minutes since it was last cranked. When the water pump was changed it was very hard to get to. We had to take off the air filter, timing belt, Airconditoner belt. Im really sure the timing is right cause it drives really good. I was just wondering what could be causing this and how to fix it. Also how do I get the belt to quit squeaking? Thanks for your answers.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?other than adjusting the belt ,which i would start there,you can also use a bar of soap and rub it on the belt for temporary relief of noise.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Tighten the belt
Replace the belt
Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
Replace the belt
Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?
ok i installed a new alternator on march 13th on my 1991 honda civic we just went on a road trip and when i got back i had to change my oxygen sensor due to it failing i change that and start my car up and now on the top of my alternator the bolted electrical line not the plug caught on fire and just immediately starts to glow when the engine is running what could be causing this? how do i fix it?What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?you've got too much current running through that cable. Sounds like something wasn't grounded properly.What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?It could be that the bolt is touching a live wire .What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?When anything electrical catches on fire, it's usually because of a short, or too much current on the wire. Electrical shorts can happen because of many reasons, the most common being damage to the wire's insulation, which allows anything metal to take some of the current from the hot wire.
I'd check the wire, and look for areas that might be shorting out to anything metal, and I'd also check other sections of the alternator for any damage, burn spots, or melted metal/plastic.
Know that if a wire catches on fire, or shorts out, you're probably going to want to replace at least the section that had the problem, otherwise it could easily happen again, since the insulation would be heavily damaged in that area.
Also check your grounding system.
I'd check the wire, and look for areas that might be shorting out to anything metal, and I'd also check other sections of the alternator for any damage, burn spots, or melted metal/plastic.
Know that if a wire catches on fire, or shorts out, you're probably going to want to replace at least the section that had the problem, otherwise it could easily happen again, since the insulation would be heavily damaged in that area.
Also check your grounding system.
Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?
Hello, I had a car (1999 Camaro) jumped and brought to Menikie. They tested the battery and said it was dead. They replaced the battery and and the car worked.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
How do I change the belts on a 2002 Toyota Sienna V6?
I was expecting to find a single serpentine belt with an automatic tensioner pulley. I have changed serpentine belts on many models with no problem. But this Sienna has two belts, not one. One belt drives the power steering pump. The second belt drives the alternator and A/C. I don't see a tensioner pulley on either belt. Do these belts work like old-fashioned V-belts belts where you tension them by loosening something (like the alternator) and then using a pry bar to tighten the belt? I can barely see the power steering pump so it looks pretty tight, I welcome advice from anybody who knows this model. Thanks.How do I change the belts on a 2002 Toyota Sienna V6?loosen the 14mm bolt on top of alternator. loosen 12mm bolt below alternator sitting sideways. adjust belt tension with 10mm bolt running through previous 12mm.
loosen 12mm bolt on top of power steering pump. underneath vehicle loosen a 12mm bolt below p/s pump pull on belt to relieve tension, and pry carefully to increase tension.
a bit of advice when reinstalling belts, the belt tension has to be just so, too tight and you will wreck the bearings in both pump and alt., too loose and the belts will squeal they have to be just right.lock file getting an error report
loosen 12mm bolt on top of power steering pump. underneath vehicle loosen a 12mm bolt below p/s pump pull on belt to relieve tension, and pry carefully to increase tension.
a bit of advice when reinstalling belts, the belt tension has to be just so, too tight and you will wreck the bearings in both pump and alt., too loose and the belts will squeal they have to be just right.
How to replace the alternator on a BMW X5?
I have a 2003 BMW X5 and the alternator seems to be the problem. I already changed the battery twice (thinking it was a battery problem), but yesterday, the battery started draining again. Others had told me that it could be the alternator. I've priced the alternators and I would rather do the work myself, but I don't know how difficult this task might be. Any thoughts?How to replace the alternator on a BMW X5?why don't you take it to your bmw service center so they can hook it up to the computer and check where the problem is, and it up to you if you want them to fix the problem or take it somewhere else, atleast you will check out all options before doing anything.
How much can I sell my car for that does not start?
I have a 1996 Honda Civic Dx Hatchba ck Midori Green! Its a rare car, honda only made it that color, for that model and that year. Everywhere I go people are always admiring the car and color and asking to buy. I wanted to sell it to get something newer and larger, but then it stopped working. The alternator went and ever since I got it changed the car would not start. I just want it off my hands. The body is in good condition, NO RUST watsoever, lovely car, 156K, comes with 5 rims, circuit city radio, just changed rotors, brakes, alternator and had the front axle done. How much do you think I can get for this car? I'm asking 2,000 for it, is that not a possibility? The blue book value is 3,080. I'm sure theres people who would fix this car up and race it (those hatchback honda lovers) or simply strip for parts for the same car (since its hard to find in that color).
Any suggestions would be helpful! Thank You!How much can I sell my car for that does not start?unless your selling it for parts
it needs to start and run.
otherwise your limiting your buyers.How much can I sell my car for that does not start?you may wish to fix this car before you sell it . 2k sounds like a decent price but people dont want to gamble with a car purchase,if they could hear it run and possibly drive it they are more likely to buy it.try to get it fixed and add that to the selling price.
Any suggestions would be helpful! Thank You!How much can I sell my car for that does not start?unless your selling it for parts
it needs to start and run.
otherwise your limiting your buyers.How much can I sell my car for that does not start?you may wish to fix this car before you sell it . 2k sounds like a decent price but people dont want to gamble with a car purchase,if they could hear it run and possibly drive it they are more likely to buy it.try to get it fixed and add that to the selling price.
Is this amp good Autotek MM 4000.1D for Running 2 15" BTL's?
I want to know if Autotek really gives out the power it states at 1 ohm and i have a E39 with a stock battery which i will be getting changed and my alternator is 120 amp . How much will the alternator cost because i dont think it is good to run 4000RMS at a 120amp Alternator , is it if i have a good battery ?
I want good lows and highs and want to compete in SPL Comps in future so how many hertz should be the box and im going ported. ?
Last Question is that i have 4 Bose Stock Speakers , i was thinking of buying two Alpine speaker pairs each 100 RMS , will it be enough power to hook the Speakers to the headunit and still get enough sound with that much bass ? Pioneer PH-4900 Headunit .Is this amp good Autotek MM 4000.1D for Running 2 15%26quot; BTL's?what r the 15%26quot; BTL's rated for with 15's you will find that they can handle alot but they don't need that much watts to get that deep clean bass sound we are always lookin for hit me up and i'll try to help if i can't find it none can manger of a radio shack in Fla. so i can find the answers you need!!!, JonIs this amp good Autotek MM 4000.1D for Running 2 15%26quot; BTL's?yea nice find on the amp it would work great but if ur planing on doing comps i would get more than the recomended power for the subs also your box should be around 8ft^3 tuned to bout 40htz if your running the speakers off the headunit its gunna be under powered i would rec a amp for thos to evan if u bridge the headunit it still wont be enough
I want good lows and highs and want to compete in SPL Comps in future so how many hertz should be the box and im going ported. ?
Last Question is that i have 4 Bose Stock Speakers , i was thinking of buying two Alpine speaker pairs each 100 RMS , will it be enough power to hook the Speakers to the headunit and still get enough sound with that much bass ? Pioneer PH-4900 Headunit .Is this amp good Autotek MM 4000.1D for Running 2 15%26quot; BTL's?what r the 15%26quot; BTL's rated for with 15's you will find that they can handle alot but they don't need that much watts to get that deep clean bass sound we are always lookin for hit me up and i'll try to help if i can't find it none can manger of a radio shack in Fla. so i can find the answers you need!!!, JonIs this amp good Autotek MM 4000.1D for Running 2 15%26quot; BTL's?yea nice find on the amp it would work great but if ur planing on doing comps i would get more than the recomended power for the subs also your box should be around 8ft^3 tuned to bout 40htz if your running the speakers off the headunit its gunna be under powered i would rec a amp for thos to evan if u bridge the headunit it still wont be enough
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?
It's an LX 4cyl. Its actually had 2 belts next to each other that I'm looking to replace. I do not see a tensioner so do I just remove the Alternator pulley to replace or what?How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?I think on this car the Alternator tensions one of the belts and the Power steering pump tensions the other one. You do not remove the pulleys, you need to loosen(do not remove) like 2 or 3 bolts on the ps pump and then the pump should slide and the belt should come off. Same story with the alt...but im sure that only has two bolts....one of them is under the alt and you can reach it easier from underneath. Good luck!How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?That engine doesn't have tensioners instead it has brackets that are slotted. All you need to do is loosen (dont remove) the bolts. Probably a 12mm and move the alternator and or power steering pump. This will take the tension off the belt so you can remove it.How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?the one on the left
How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?
I recently had to buy a new radio for my car because the old one broke. However since I put it in, whenever I've tried to use the radio function (as opposed to the CD function) I get the noise of the alternator kicking back through the radio. This didn't happen with the old one, but apparently it's because the newer radios tend to be more sensitive. Anyway, the guy at the shop said the alternator could be working too hard, now I knew my battery was going so I changed it, and had an alternator test and now that's all good. I've also been told it could be bad earth cables, which I'm yet to test and clean, but while I'm on the subject could it really be those?
Leaving aside the earths, what could this problem be? If it's a simple case of buying some sort of suppressor then where can I get one from and how and where do I fit it?
I have a 2000 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 and the radio is a JVC KD-G441.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?If it was ok before fitting the new radio, then it sounds like the earth may be faulty, try a new earth braid from set to car body, or you can fit a 1mf suppressor to main alt. lead and to earth, (very unusual to fit suppressors these days)..How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?hello i be live you need an suppressor at the back of the alternator you should be able to buy this from your local ACCESSORY shop that repair shop who will have this part should be able to replace your self good luckHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio? it is a crap radio that does not filter properly. your old radio was working good with no noise until it broke ----so its the new radio.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?You need a capasitator , prices very, check out the web for the one that would best suit your needs, hope this helpsHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?you need an suppressor . ebayget free legal advise what kind of snakes are
Leaving aside the earths, what could this problem be? If it's a simple case of buying some sort of suppressor then where can I get one from and how and where do I fit it?
I have a 2000 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 and the radio is a JVC KD-G441.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?If it was ok before fitting the new radio, then it sounds like the earth may be faulty, try a new earth braid from set to car body, or you can fit a 1mf suppressor to main alt. lead and to earth, (very unusual to fit suppressors these days)..How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?hello i be live you need an suppressor at the back of the alternator you should be able to buy this from your local ACCESSORY shop that repair shop who will have this part should be able to replace your self good luckHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio? it is a crap radio that does not filter properly. your old radio was working good with no noise until it broke ----so its the new radio.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?You need a capasitator , prices very, check out the web for the one that would best suit your needs, hope this helpsHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?you need an suppressor . ebay
Can a broken brake light switch cause a new car battery to go completely dead overnight?
I've been having a problem with my car not starting. I checked the alternator. No problem. I changed to a new battery. Radio, clock, lights were all turned off. But the next day, the battery is completely dead again.
If the brake light switch is broken on %26quot;On%26quot; position, is it possible that this could drain all the power from the new battery? How do I find out if the brake light switch is a problem?
Thank you for your advice.Can a broken brake light switch cause a new car battery to go completely dead overnight?its shorting somewhereCan a broken brake light switch cause a new car battery to go completely dead overnight?if the switch is stuck %26quot;on position%26quot; your brake lights are on all the time
If the brake light switch is broken on %26quot;On%26quot; position, is it possible that this could drain all the power from the new battery? How do I find out if the brake light switch is a problem?
Thank you for your advice.Can a broken brake light switch cause a new car battery to go completely dead overnight?its shorting somewhereCan a broken brake light switch cause a new car battery to go completely dead overnight?if the switch is stuck %26quot;on position%26quot; your brake lights are on all the time
Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?
Car: 96' Isuzu rodeo V6 3.2L engine (automatic transmission)
Problem: It all started with the a/c. When one wanted to turn on the ac no air would come out from the vents.
A day later the check engine and battery light came on the dash. We noticed that the volt reading on the dash was by 8. That being the case, both the alternator and battery were changed. Even with the new alternator and battery in place the volt reading on the dash was barely 10. So far we have taken the alternator to 2 different places and they tell us that its good, but the battery is being drained dead. If the problem is due to burned links how does one go about finding this out?
as for the ac not blowing any air, what could the answer be? ( fan clutch?)
is there a correlation between the ac problem and the battery being drained , or do advance auto part workers not know how to test alternators, and THATS the problem?
sorry for the long post, your responses will be greatly apreciatedBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?I own one of these and had the same problem. Being a mechanic, I had to figure it out myself. The fan does not blow until the alternator is putting out more than battery voltage (charging). I've also had alternator problems requiring three warranty replacement alternators. You probably need to get another new alternator. By the way, with the engine running, you should have 13.4 to 14.4 volts at the battery.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?Usually a battery drain like that is caused by an internal short in the alternator, it will still charge the vehicle while running but it will also drain the battery when sitting. Does the battery have enough cca for the vehicle, there are several other possiblities with the electrical system on that vehicle, if the blower motor doesn't blow at all check fuses first, and you should check them with a test light, in a worst case senario it could be a body ground problem which will take some testing or a new blower motor.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?To check the alt still on the car take a metal screwdriver and touch the back side of the alt, if it magnetizes to it then it is still good.
As far as your A/C sounds like a short in the blower motor, and yes that could cause the battery to drain on some occasions. Hope it helpsBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?You need to check your blower motor, it sounds like it just finally died. More than likely the blower motor going out and the other problems listed are coincidence. The problem with your charging system is a tough one without lookin at it personally. I would get a multimeter or voltmeter and check your battery at the terminals while it is running and see if the voltage reading is close to 14.5. Other than that I would check your fusible links, wiring, and make sure all connections are tight. You can get you a repair manual at a auto parts store too help you with this if you want. They have a lot info you can use to help. Good luck.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?check the blower motor it could be shorted and will drain the battery. the voltmeter is only telling you the battery condition.detach the blower connection and check voltage drain for confirmation before costly removal
In India we will open and detach the +ve terminal cable from the battery if the car switches off youre alternator is blown.make sure its not touching any part of the vehicle.
Am not liable for any damages due to this adviceBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?Sounds like either a belt issue. i.e. No belt. Or Not enough tension on a belt and your pully wheels are just slipping and not catching the belt. NOTE: Make sure you install the alternator totally straight with no angle. If your alternator is just a hair off it doesn't keep the belt flow in line making it slip off the pullies and also wearing out the bearings/brushes in your alternator.
You might want to check some relays also.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?it sounds to me like the blower motor is defective. but there are other issues too. possiblly the blenddoors are not opening and that could be bad vacuum lines but for sur e you have a draw on the battery somewhere
that is an electrical issue and diagnostics are costly. also you might check the ac switch in the dash
hard to say when you can not see the vehicleBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?It appears you have answered your own question. The AC is the problem. Check it out.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?I am inclined to think the ac compressor may be going (seizing up) as mentioned by another and that this is causing problem. As it gets up over 2000 rpm's your are then turning things at close to the proper speed. under that and the system is straining to keep going. If your belts dont turn at proper speed you will have, 1) battery drainage ie alternator not charging. 2 No AC ie AC compressor sluggish or seized (causing 1st problem)Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?unplug air ac from ac check blower with heater. sounds like clutch on ac is getting ready to seize up
Problem: It all started with the a/c. When one wanted to turn on the ac no air would come out from the vents.
A day later the check engine and battery light came on the dash. We noticed that the volt reading on the dash was by 8. That being the case, both the alternator and battery were changed. Even with the new alternator and battery in place the volt reading on the dash was barely 10. So far we have taken the alternator to 2 different places and they tell us that its good, but the battery is being drained dead. If the problem is due to burned links how does one go about finding this out?
as for the ac not blowing any air, what could the answer be? ( fan clutch?)
is there a correlation between the ac problem and the battery being drained , or do advance auto part workers not know how to test alternators, and THATS the problem?
sorry for the long post, your responses will be greatly apreciatedBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?I own one of these and had the same problem. Being a mechanic, I had to figure it out myself. The fan does not blow until the alternator is putting out more than battery voltage (charging). I've also had alternator problems requiring three warranty replacement alternators. You probably need to get another new alternator. By the way, with the engine running, you should have 13.4 to 14.4 volts at the battery.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?Usually a battery drain like that is caused by an internal short in the alternator, it will still charge the vehicle while running but it will also drain the battery when sitting. Does the battery have enough cca for the vehicle, there are several other possiblities with the electrical system on that vehicle, if the blower motor doesn't blow at all check fuses first, and you should check them with a test light, in a worst case senario it could be a body ground problem which will take some testing or a new blower motor.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?To check the alt still on the car take a metal screwdriver and touch the back side of the alt, if it magnetizes to it then it is still good.
As far as your A/C sounds like a short in the blower motor, and yes that could cause the battery to drain on some occasions. Hope it helpsBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?You need to check your blower motor, it sounds like it just finally died. More than likely the blower motor going out and the other problems listed are coincidence. The problem with your charging system is a tough one without lookin at it personally. I would get a multimeter or voltmeter and check your battery at the terminals while it is running and see if the voltage reading is close to 14.5. Other than that I would check your fusible links, wiring, and make sure all connections are tight. You can get you a repair manual at a auto parts store too help you with this if you want. They have a lot info you can use to help. Good luck.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?check the blower motor it could be shorted and will drain the battery. the voltmeter is only telling you the battery condition.detach the blower connection and check voltage drain for confirmation before costly removal
In India we will open and detach the +ve terminal cable from the battery if the car switches off youre alternator is blown.make sure its not touching any part of the vehicle.
Am not liable for any damages due to this adviceBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?Sounds like either a belt issue. i.e. No belt. Or Not enough tension on a belt and your pully wheels are just slipping and not catching the belt. NOTE: Make sure you install the alternator totally straight with no angle. If your alternator is just a hair off it doesn't keep the belt flow in line making it slip off the pullies and also wearing out the bearings/brushes in your alternator.
You might want to check some relays also.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?it sounds to me like the blower motor is defective. but there are other issues too. possiblly the blenddoors are not opening and that could be bad vacuum lines but for sur e you have a draw on the battery somewhere
that is an electrical issue and diagnostics are costly. also you might check the ac switch in the dash
hard to say when you can not see the vehicleBattery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?It appears you have answered your own question. The AC is the problem. Check it out.Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?I am inclined to think the ac compressor may be going (seizing up) as mentioned by another and that this is causing problem. As it gets up over 2000 rpm's your are then turning things at close to the proper speed. under that and the system is straining to keep going. If your belts dont turn at proper speed you will have, 1) battery drainage ie alternator not charging. 2 No AC ie AC compressor sluggish or seized (causing 1st problem)Battery drains, ac doesn't blow, and alternator is good (supposedly)?unplug air ac from ac check blower with heater. sounds like clutch on ac is getting ready to seize up
Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?
Before you answer that. I had a blown tire in the highway and state trooper had it towed to a lot. When i went to pick up my car, it would not move. Car started fine and engine running but not moving when I put in all gears. All I hear is engine reving when I apply gas. I notice a hole under the trans pan and trans fluid had all leaked out. Is my transmission blown?
Anyway, back to my original question. I am not a mechanic but mechanically incline and had changed out my timing belt, struts, shocks, brakes, alternator and starter on a car before.
I have a haynes manual but only use it for backup due to inaccuracy. I end up usually going online for better reference. Is there something I should look out for? Is there a special tool? Any advise or photos are appreciated...thanks!Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?Yes it is difficult. I too is a non-mechanic, but capable of doing this type of work. You are expecting to: Jack up the front end of car, remove exhaust line, take front wheels, wheel, hub, rotor, half shaft, then disconnect the shifter, support the engine using a hoist from top, slide transmission jack to support the tranny, remove transmission bolts and lower the transmission. installation is reverse.
Takes about 10 hours for DIY mechanic. No special tools are used, but helps to have air compressor and impact wrench for removing suspension components. Also need engine lifter and transmission jack.
Personally, I would try to fix that transmission leak, add more tranny fluid and see if I can make the car move.Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?take this to the local nissan dealer for an estimate, if it is too high for you consider getting a new car. you could try a couple of mechanic shops but usually these dudes try to rip you.Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?you might want to consider getting a new car.
Anyway, back to my original question. I am not a mechanic but mechanically incline and had changed out my timing belt, struts, shocks, brakes, alternator and starter on a car before.
I have a haynes manual but only use it for backup due to inaccuracy. I end up usually going online for better reference. Is there something I should look out for? Is there a special tool? Any advise or photos are appreciated...thanks!Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?Yes it is difficult. I too is a non-mechanic, but capable of doing this type of work. You are expecting to: Jack up the front end of car, remove exhaust line, take front wheels, wheel, hub, rotor, half shaft, then disconnect the shifter, support the engine using a hoist from top, slide transmission jack to support the tranny, remove transmission bolts and lower the transmission. installation is reverse.
Takes about 10 hours for DIY mechanic. No special tools are used, but helps to have air compressor and impact wrench for removing suspension components. Also need engine lifter and transmission jack.
Personally, I would try to fix that transmission leak, add more tranny fluid and see if I can make the car move.Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?take this to the local nissan dealer for an estimate, if it is too high for you consider getting a new car. you could try a couple of mechanic shops but usually these dudes try to rip you.Can anyone tell me how hard to change an auto transmission of a 2000 altima?you might want to consider getting a new car.
I want to get a H O Alternator?
I have a 2001 Chrysler 300m that has a 130amp factory alternator on it. I want to change it because my lights keep dimming every time the bass hits. How big should I go as far as amps? Is there any thing else I should do? Please help!I want to get a H O Alternator?Consider doing the big 3 upgrade before you buy the alternator you should see a significant change. Maybe even look into an audio battery like a KINETIK HC600. What are you running as a system?
Big 3 Upgrade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL-9o5kSg…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p82xRzCr-…I want to get a H O Alternator?you should consider getting either a capacitor or a second battery with a battery isolator.
Big 3 Upgrade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL-9o5kSg…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p82xRzCr-…I want to get a H O Alternator?you should consider getting either a capacitor or a second battery with a battery isolator.
How to increase the alternator's voltage output?
I need to use an alternator to produce 120 volts?but all a found are only 12 to 14 volts and some with external regulator that can be adjusted to 20 volts?is there any way that I can increase the voltage of the alternator to 120V?? I read that alternator can produce 120 volts by changing things in the regulator or using an external device to do so.How to increase the alternator's voltage output?The regulator normally provides a pulsed DC current to control the output voltage. Many sources claim that setting the field to 12V allows it to go to 120V, for sufficient engine speed. Voltage regulation will be terrible, requiring controlling the engine speed unless you make a feedback circuit. However, most auto alternators are 3 phase, and the frequency will be way high. The guys in this link say something like 300 Hz. Using the 3 phase is a problem, as most small devices are 1 phase. What you could do is rectify the 3 phase (the original diodes are probably not rated high enough voltage) and use devices like universal motors (most light power tools) and incandescent light bulbs, which don't care about frequency. You could also chop the rectified DC with transistors to make 1 phase, but it likely wouldn't be a very good sine wave, and this is basically the back half of an inverter.
Getting an inverter to run off 12V DC or a generator for 120V 1 phase 60 hz. is probably your best bet.
http://www.mikeholt.com/forum/Forum1/HTMHow to increase the alternator's voltage output?An alternator is a AC generator that has a rectifier to change the AC to DC. It also usually has a controller that varies the field current in order to regulate the output voltage. This is usually a solid state comparator that senses the 12v DC output and corrects the field current appropriately.
The alternator is usually 3-phase. This 3-phase voltage could be applied to a transformer to provide the required step-up ratio. However, there may be some problems here. The usual car alternator operates at high, variable RPM which means the frequency of the alternator output would vary depending on the required speed. This changes the requirements for the transformer.
However, if you can set your motor speed to a known RPM, it might be possible. The final RPM for your alternator (not the engine - you may need to change the pulley ratios) would be 3600. This should give a frequency of 60 Hz.
The regulator is another problem. If you do not want to charge a 12v battery, you may need to rectify some of the AC output and use this (via a voltage dropping circuit to the regulator) to control the output voltage.How to increase the alternator's voltage output?10:1 step up transformer before the rectifier?make a comforter how do i do it web proxy server
Getting an inverter to run off 12V DC or a generator for 120V 1 phase 60 hz. is probably your best bet.
http://www.mikeholt.com/forum/Forum1/HTMHow to increase the alternator's voltage output?An alternator is a AC generator that has a rectifier to change the AC to DC. It also usually has a controller that varies the field current in order to regulate the output voltage. This is usually a solid state comparator that senses the 12v DC output and corrects the field current appropriately.
The alternator is usually 3-phase. This 3-phase voltage could be applied to a transformer to provide the required step-up ratio. However, there may be some problems here. The usual car alternator operates at high, variable RPM which means the frequency of the alternator output would vary depending on the required speed. This changes the requirements for the transformer.
However, if you can set your motor speed to a known RPM, it might be possible. The final RPM for your alternator (not the engine - you may need to change the pulley ratios) would be 3600. This should give a frequency of 60 Hz.
The regulator is another problem. If you do not want to charge a 12v battery, you may need to rectify some of the AC output and use this (via a voltage dropping circuit to the regulator) to control the output voltage.How to increase the alternator's voltage output?10:1 step up transformer before the rectifier?
What's wrong with my Ford Expedition pt. 2?
What's wrong with my Ford Expedition?
I have a '98 Ford expedition and when i try to start it it sounds like it wants to start but won't. I have changed the battery, Alternator, Fuel filter. Fuel pump. Fuel Regulator. All blown fuses. checked the wires. and still nothing. All listed stuff above is now brand new. What could this be?
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Ok so when i spray carborater cleaning fluid in it and try to start it, it starts for just a second and then just go off. but i have a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel regulator. so can someone help me please?
PART II
So a mechanic looked at my truck and is saying that there is an electrical problem or a wire needs to be grounded. That might be also why the lights sometimes will not go off or the window won't go up now. Does anyone know how much this problem will cost to fix? ...What's wrong with my Ford Expedition pt. 2?check your timing belt and the belt that connects to the alternator, and you might need a new pulle/pully i dont know how to spell it o.O, that might need to be replaced.
I have a '98 Ford expedition and when i try to start it it sounds like it wants to start but won't. I have changed the battery, Alternator, Fuel filter. Fuel pump. Fuel Regulator. All blown fuses. checked the wires. and still nothing. All listed stuff above is now brand new. What could this be?
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Ok so when i spray carborater cleaning fluid in it and try to start it, it starts for just a second and then just go off. but i have a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel regulator. so can someone help me please?
PART II
So a mechanic looked at my truck and is saying that there is an electrical problem or a wire needs to be grounded. That might be also why the lights sometimes will not go off or the window won't go up now. Does anyone know how much this problem will cost to fix? ...What's wrong with my Ford Expedition pt. 2?check your timing belt and the belt that connects to the alternator, and you might need a new pulle/pully i dont know how to spell it o.O, that might need to be replaced.
Should i buy this car?
hello all.
i'm a first time driver and i saw this car on craigslist.
ofcourse im not dumb and i will go see it with a mechanic before thinking of buying it.
but i was wondering if it was a ''good'' deal.
here's the specs.
%26quot;Hey guys... This is a Black 1991 Nissan Sentra. It's a 4 cylinder engine, with an automatic transmission. There's a lot of great stuff about this car. Here's the list of positives and negatives: (remember this car is a 91, there's gonna be some negatives too!)
PLEASE CHECK THE PICTURES BELOW!!
Positives:
-Only 107k miles on the car. NO rebuilt engine or trans.
-Transmission shifts smooth every time, no jerky gear changes.
-Brand new alternator (replaced it in June), and a battery that's about a year old.
-Brand new stereo (with AUX input for MP3 players, ipods, etc) and 4 brand new speakers put in about a year ago.
-New front brakes put in about 5 months ago.
-Has a sunroof installed and it's still completely functional and works 100%
-Gets about 30-35mpg, higher if you go on the highway (I've gotten over 40mpg when doing long highway-only trips)
-It used to be a sun-faded red color, but it's painted black now (check the pics out)
-New distributor cap, new spark plug cables, and new spark plugs installed about two months ago.
-Fully functional spare tire included, along with the jack and lug wrench
-Original floor mats included, in great condition
-Two front tires under warranty from Sam's Club (60,000 mile warranty, I've put about 2,000 on them since I bought it)
And now onto the negatives:
-There is a leak in the head gasket.
-The driver side locking mechanism will lock, but it won't unlock. You've gotta use the passenger side lock. Someone tried to pick my lock and it broke.
-Sometimes the car needs to be in neutral to start (the parking gear solenoid doesn't always catch for whatever reason, but it starts in neutral 100% of the time with absolutely no hesitation).
To tell you the truth, fixing the lock is fairly simple, it's putting a rod back on the locking lever, but I didn't want to take apart the whole door for that. Same with the starting problem. Read on to find out how you can fix it!
Now, I know you're probably about to hit the back button... But let me tell you something else. This car comes with the Factory Service Manual (yes, I bought that stupid thing!), and it tells you how to fix almost EVERY single thing on the car, and tells you exactly what tools you'll need, down to the sizes of wrenches. It tells you how to take apart the engine to fix the head gasket, too, if you were wondering.
Now, this isn't the type of project I'd recommend to someone who's never done any car work before, but this book goes step by step and shows you the exploded view of each component, and it's pretty easy to follow if you're even mildly mechanically inclined. I would fix this myself, but I just don't have the time. Going to school full time and working full time really lowers the amount of free time you've got!
Be swift if you'd like this car, so you can fix it up and get it back on the road where it belongs :)
What I'm asking is 800, or your best offer. This car has got a LOT of life left in it, once you stop up that head gasket problem. You could even take it to a mechanic to fix it up if you didn't feel like doing the work yourself, but I'll still throw the book in for you, because it really is a great resource. The pictures are down below, and I've tried to get every angle possible that I thought was important. Let me know if you want more pics and I can take them ASAP.%26quot;
i emailed him and he said he's willin to negotiate price with me.
he said to fix everything in the car would be about $700-800$
so hes willing to be flexible with the price.
so please any opinions would be nice. thank you.Should i buy this car?It's a high mileage 17 year old vehicle. The fact that the engine and transmission have never been rebuilt is a negative, NOT a positive. It already has engine problems in that it has a blown head gasket. If it were all that easy to fix, the owner would fix it and sell it for more, wouldn't he?
Just the head gasket alone, if everything were done right, would be more than the $700 to $800 he's estimating.
I'd pass.Should i buy this car?Okay, whoa! Way too long!Should i buy this car?ehhh i wouldnt only cuz theres a lot of miles on itShould i buy this car?No. A new head gasket will cost more than the car.Should i buy this car?The miles are not bad for a Japanese car of that year. The main concern I would have with the car is the leaking headgasket. The headgasket will need to be replaced sooner or later, probably sooner. If you have a place and ability to fix the gasket and want to work on it, offer maybe $600. If you have to have a shop repair the headgasket you need to add about $800-$1000 to the cost of buying the car for how much the car will cost. It looks like you really want the car, just know that for the true value you may be able to get something newer at the same or less price.Should i buy this car?i don't think it is worth it. why don't you call around and ask how much a head gasket cost. for my dodge cara van it would have been around 700.00 to fix that. and it wasnt worth it because i paid 700.00 for the van. so no i would not buy it i find that it will take time to find a good car. save up what you already have and keep adding to it to get a newer car. that don't have anything wrong with it.
i'm a first time driver and i saw this car on craigslist.
ofcourse im not dumb and i will go see it with a mechanic before thinking of buying it.
but i was wondering if it was a ''good'' deal.
here's the specs.
%26quot;Hey guys... This is a Black 1991 Nissan Sentra. It's a 4 cylinder engine, with an automatic transmission. There's a lot of great stuff about this car. Here's the list of positives and negatives: (remember this car is a 91, there's gonna be some negatives too!)
PLEASE CHECK THE PICTURES BELOW!!
Positives:
-Only 107k miles on the car. NO rebuilt engine or trans.
-Transmission shifts smooth every time, no jerky gear changes.
-Brand new alternator (replaced it in June), and a battery that's about a year old.
-Brand new stereo (with AUX input for MP3 players, ipods, etc) and 4 brand new speakers put in about a year ago.
-New front brakes put in about 5 months ago.
-Has a sunroof installed and it's still completely functional and works 100%
-Gets about 30-35mpg, higher if you go on the highway (I've gotten over 40mpg when doing long highway-only trips)
-It used to be a sun-faded red color, but it's painted black now (check the pics out)
-New distributor cap, new spark plug cables, and new spark plugs installed about two months ago.
-Fully functional spare tire included, along with the jack and lug wrench
-Original floor mats included, in great condition
-Two front tires under warranty from Sam's Club (60,000 mile warranty, I've put about 2,000 on them since I bought it)
And now onto the negatives:
-There is a leak in the head gasket.
-The driver side locking mechanism will lock, but it won't unlock. You've gotta use the passenger side lock. Someone tried to pick my lock and it broke.
-Sometimes the car needs to be in neutral to start (the parking gear solenoid doesn't always catch for whatever reason, but it starts in neutral 100% of the time with absolutely no hesitation).
To tell you the truth, fixing the lock is fairly simple, it's putting a rod back on the locking lever, but I didn't want to take apart the whole door for that. Same with the starting problem. Read on to find out how you can fix it!
Now, I know you're probably about to hit the back button... But let me tell you something else. This car comes with the Factory Service Manual (yes, I bought that stupid thing!), and it tells you how to fix almost EVERY single thing on the car, and tells you exactly what tools you'll need, down to the sizes of wrenches. It tells you how to take apart the engine to fix the head gasket, too, if you were wondering.
Now, this isn't the type of project I'd recommend to someone who's never done any car work before, but this book goes step by step and shows you the exploded view of each component, and it's pretty easy to follow if you're even mildly mechanically inclined. I would fix this myself, but I just don't have the time. Going to school full time and working full time really lowers the amount of free time you've got!
Be swift if you'd like this car, so you can fix it up and get it back on the road where it belongs :)
What I'm asking is 800, or your best offer. This car has got a LOT of life left in it, once you stop up that head gasket problem. You could even take it to a mechanic to fix it up if you didn't feel like doing the work yourself, but I'll still throw the book in for you, because it really is a great resource. The pictures are down below, and I've tried to get every angle possible that I thought was important. Let me know if you want more pics and I can take them ASAP.%26quot;
i emailed him and he said he's willin to negotiate price with me.
he said to fix everything in the car would be about $700-800$
so hes willing to be flexible with the price.
so please any opinions would be nice. thank you.Should i buy this car?It's a high mileage 17 year old vehicle. The fact that the engine and transmission have never been rebuilt is a negative, NOT a positive. It already has engine problems in that it has a blown head gasket. If it were all that easy to fix, the owner would fix it and sell it for more, wouldn't he?
Just the head gasket alone, if everything were done right, would be more than the $700 to $800 he's estimating.
I'd pass.Should i buy this car?Okay, whoa! Way too long!Should i buy this car?ehhh i wouldnt only cuz theres a lot of miles on itShould i buy this car?No. A new head gasket will cost more than the car.Should i buy this car?The miles are not bad for a Japanese car of that year. The main concern I would have with the car is the leaking headgasket. The headgasket will need to be replaced sooner or later, probably sooner. If you have a place and ability to fix the gasket and want to work on it, offer maybe $600. If you have to have a shop repair the headgasket you need to add about $800-$1000 to the cost of buying the car for how much the car will cost. It looks like you really want the car, just know that for the true value you may be able to get something newer at the same or less price.Should i buy this car?i don't think it is worth it. why don't you call around and ask how much a head gasket cost. for my dodge cara van it would have been around 700.00 to fix that. and it wasnt worth it because i paid 700.00 for the van. so no i would not buy it i find that it will take time to find a good car. save up what you already have and keep adding to it to get a newer car. that don't have anything wrong with it.
How do I fix my Odometer?
My Odometer, Tripometer, Spedometer,and radio no longer work after I changed my battery and Alternator. I checked my fuses and they are fine. Is there a reset switch? If so where is it and what does it take to reset? Is there someting I forgot to check?How do I fix my Odometer?u blew a fuse did you really check them out look carfully ? Or if all fails take the neg of for about 30 sec. and put back killing the power from the whole engine might bring it back im just thinking but it haqs to be a fuse some where ?How do I fix my Odometer?Depends on how your transmission sends that information to the instrument panel. It sounds like it uses and electric sensor. I would check the fuse panel for a blown fuse. Otherwise you will need to visit a mechanic or transmission shop.
Noisy belt...?
I have just has the fan/alternator belt changed on my car but it keeps making a squeeky noise (it has mainly stopped though).
Any idea's on how to get rid of it? some people say WD-40........Noisy belt...?does it tend to get louder and more persistent when it rains?
i had a belt that was absolutely obnoxious when it got wet, and i ended up putting corn starch on it to dry it out. weird. but it worked.
i have no idea if this would work for you, but if it gets irritating enough, you might try anything.Noisy belt...?Under no circumstances put WD40 on it.
You have either got a belt that is too loose, or there is a problem with one of the bearings being driven by the belt.
I would suggest you take it back to who ever changed it and get them to check it out for youNoisy belt...?Check for tension first, approx 45 degree of twist. if it is set right with the engine running hold a candle to the working edge, regular cheep white candle not lit, the wax will rub onto the belt and stop the noise, repeat when required. sounds odd but it does work.Noisy belt...?Hello, Get a good make furniture polish Like Mr Sheen (if I am allowed to say, I am sure I will get shot if not) Mr Sheen has silicone in it, spray this on your belt, this will stop it, you may need to do it again at some point.
Good luckNoisy belt...?your local auto store has a thing called belt dressing, it softens and smooths the sounds of belts. WD40 is not the answer as it is an oil and oil is bad for belts ! It will deteroritite them! Check your belts and hoses for wear every 3500 miles when you change your oil! please ask any questions. I will answer to the best of my ability (I Do Not Work At An Automivive Store!!!) (I will not give you a place to buy!)Noisy belt...?Its not tight enough, after a while it stretches a bit so it starts to slip and squealNoisy belt...?its the exhaust, u need to get a new oneNoisy belt...?put talcum powder on it. Just a little bit not a lot. then it will be quiet. it's just slipping a bitNoisy belt...?|Take it back to the garage that put it on, they haven't put it on properly. Any repairs if you aren't happy are best dealt with by them you may well make it worseNoisy belt...?oil itNoisy belt...?sounds like the belt isnt tight enough
id bring it backNoisy belt...?It's either too loose or too tight! Or maybe even the wrong belt has been fitted. When does it squeak, when you rev up (loose and slipping) or all the time (tight or wrong size)
Are you sure its the belt making the noise and not the alternator or water pump bearings?
You dont say model/ year of car !!!!Noisy belt...?I have to admit that I go with the repair or replace crowd. If it is the belt then the use of a lubricant (which is what the WD40 is) might give you a temporary fix but it will not be a solution. First check the wear and tension on the belt . Then work your way through the other 'can be wrongs' until you eliminate the possibles and find the real culprit. Just start with the simple (read easy) and work through the list. But get a manual for the car (check the library if you don't want to buy one yet) even if you are not going to ever take the do-it-yourself route. If you have at least a basic understanding of the vehicle in its' possible problems and repairs it will save you a lot of time, money and frustration when you do need something done.
Any idea's on how to get rid of it? some people say WD-40........Noisy belt...?does it tend to get louder and more persistent when it rains?
i had a belt that was absolutely obnoxious when it got wet, and i ended up putting corn starch on it to dry it out. weird. but it worked.
i have no idea if this would work for you, but if it gets irritating enough, you might try anything.Noisy belt...?Under no circumstances put WD40 on it.
You have either got a belt that is too loose, or there is a problem with one of the bearings being driven by the belt.
I would suggest you take it back to who ever changed it and get them to check it out for youNoisy belt...?Check for tension first, approx 45 degree of twist. if it is set right with the engine running hold a candle to the working edge, regular cheep white candle not lit, the wax will rub onto the belt and stop the noise, repeat when required. sounds odd but it does work.Noisy belt...?Hello, Get a good make furniture polish Like Mr Sheen (if I am allowed to say, I am sure I will get shot if not) Mr Sheen has silicone in it, spray this on your belt, this will stop it, you may need to do it again at some point.
Good luckNoisy belt...?your local auto store has a thing called belt dressing, it softens and smooths the sounds of belts. WD40 is not the answer as it is an oil and oil is bad for belts ! It will deteroritite them! Check your belts and hoses for wear every 3500 miles when you change your oil! please ask any questions. I will answer to the best of my ability (I Do Not Work At An Automivive Store!!!) (I will not give you a place to buy!)Noisy belt...?Its not tight enough, after a while it stretches a bit so it starts to slip and squealNoisy belt...?its the exhaust, u need to get a new oneNoisy belt...?put talcum powder on it. Just a little bit not a lot. then it will be quiet. it's just slipping a bitNoisy belt...?|Take it back to the garage that put it on, they haven't put it on properly. Any repairs if you aren't happy are best dealt with by them you may well make it worseNoisy belt...?oil itNoisy belt...?sounds like the belt isnt tight enough
id bring it backNoisy belt...?It's either too loose or too tight! Or maybe even the wrong belt has been fitted. When does it squeak, when you rev up (loose and slipping) or all the time (tight or wrong size)
Are you sure its the belt making the noise and not the alternator or water pump bearings?
You dont say model/ year of car !!!!Noisy belt...?I have to admit that I go with the repair or replace crowd. If it is the belt then the use of a lubricant (which is what the WD40 is) might give you a temporary fix but it will not be a solution. First check the wear and tension on the belt . Then work your way through the other 'can be wrongs' until you eliminate the possibles and find the real culprit. Just start with the simple (read easy) and work through the list. But get a manual for the car (check the library if you don't want to buy one yet) even if you are not going to ever take the do-it-yourself route. If you have at least a basic understanding of the vehicle in its' possible problems and repairs it will save you a lot of time, money and frustration when you do need something done.
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