My 2002 CRV (78K) - break & ABS light flash occasionally & the airbag light has stayed on continually for 2 weeks. Dealership tested it & said alternator ($600) CR-V has had no problem starting up. Friend thinks it's battery or newly replaced serpentine belt slipped, but not alternator at only 78K. Found new manufacturer parts for $250 -- is it that hard to get the alternator out that they would charge an add’l $300 (3 hours of labor?) help!
2006-12-03 04:23:26 · 1 answers · asked by BridgeJet23 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The serpentine belt can not slip - it has an automatic tensioner.
If the battery had failed that would have showed up in the test of the alternator, but since the battery's main job is only to start the car (not run it once it is started) this is rather unlikely anyway.
An alternator problem could certainly cause the symptoms indicated. If you doubt the dealer take the car to another shop for a second opinion.
2006-12-03 08:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋