i had a new tensioner pulley put on a few months ago and a idle pulley and new belt could this be draing the alternator i heard it us self adjusting so it can not be tightened it also has been squeaking for a while when i put soap on it is stops for a day and then the noise comes back
2007-01-05 11:29:40 · 8 answers · asked by Nan 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it could be your alternator not working or the belt is lose
2007-01-05 15:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by spuds36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the alternator squeaking or the belt? If the belt is squeaking then something is wrong. With a new tensioner and idler pulley and belt, everything should work just fine. The light flickering on and off means the alternator is not charging at that time. You could possibly need a new alternator. The bearing may be freezing up sporadically and causing the belt squeal.
2007-01-05 11:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by blacksrt4acr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your battery light comes on something is not right in your charging system. If your battery is good, it may be a while before your car fails to start, but you're probably on borrowed time.
The squeking belt should be resolved. If it squeeks that much, you need to get it fixed. The problem might be the belt is too loose, and it just needs to get tightened. On the other hand, your alternator, or anything else on that belt, might be offering too much resistance. The belt could be squeeking because your alternator (or water pump or air polution pump) are too difficult to turn. In that case, they will need to be replaced.
There are other parts, such as the voltage regulator, which can also fail - but - until you resolve the belt squeek - there is not much reason to suspect other parts.
2007-01-05 11:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem you're mentioning can be found by simply doing a voltage test and an ampere draw. Your charging system should put out about 14.7 volts when running and enough amps to operate the demands of the car. If your voltage drops below 11.8 volts it will set off the battery light. Your best bet is to use a charging system dianositc tool and it may either be a bad alternator or regulator, and sometimes it the battery at fault. I have found many service station or chain store will perform a free charging system check.
2007-01-05 11:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by markie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the alternator squeaking or the belt? If the belt is squeaking then something is incorrect. With a sparkling tensioner and loafer pulley and belt, each and everything ought to artwork only nice. the gentle flickering on and rancid skill the alternator isn't charging at that factor. you should probable desire a sparkling alternator. The bearing could be freezing up sporadically and inflicting the belt squeal.
2016-11-26 22:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by koltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your charging system. It sounds like your voltage regulator isn't regulating, or the alternator isn't providing enough voltage to recharge the battery.
The belt to the alternator should be tight enough where you can deflect the belt about 1/2 to 3/4 inch between the pulleys.
2007-01-05 11:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the tensioner is self adjusting and it sounds like your alternator is going bad, sounds like it is the one tighting up to cause the belt to squeak.
2007-01-05 11:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by soggybottomboy5005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to rebuild the alternator.
2007-01-05 11:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋