93 Eclipse. Brother in law's car. I know he runs it like a bat out of hell but still. Every time he drives it for about 2 days its jumping time. What gives? Its a new belt. About a month old. Any suggestions that we can look at..I'll be more than happy to give you more info if needed.
2006-12-18 04:20:49 · 7 answers · asked by Sam 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Belt might be new, but it was probably only one of the original problems. Timing gears(what the blet wraps around) might also have been worn.
2006-12-18 04:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing that comes to mind is that the battery is old and will not hold a charge overnight BUT the car stalling out is leading me to believe the alternator is not charging. Once running the alternator should be able to keep the electrical system from collapsing. You said you took it to the shop six days ago but you did not say what they did. That would be good info to help us. I'm going to think they did what was necessary for the stalling problem but did not look at the battery problem. First off you need to have the battery charged and tested to find out if it is good, don't just buy another one because someone on here says to. Next is the alternator. You can take it to one of the auto stores that check them but they are inclined to find something wrong with them and I see it time after time where the alternator is new and the battery still dies so your mechanic if trusted would be the best choice. If the alternator test is good there is still a chance it has a bad diode and when the engine is off it is pulling the battery current back through it. You may also have something like a trunk light or glove box that is stuck on and it kills the battery.
2016-05-23 04:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the water pump as the belt may be driving it and if the main shaft is wornm it can cause this problem
2006-12-18 11:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by spotlite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tensioner should have been replaced along with the belt. If it was not, that is most likely your problem.
2006-12-18 04:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Ron H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to ck. /change the tensioner and idler pullys also ck water pump if it runs off the timing belt i would put a new 1
2006-12-18 04:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by iambadbert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's the flux capacitor. lol Sorry, but I just couldn't resist throwing in a Back to the Future joke.
2006-12-18 04:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the fender bearings and the blinker fluid
2006-12-18 06:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋