Goodyear said my Harmonic Balancer is cracked, then later he said broke, so I decided I need a second opinion. Is it okay to drive to the dealership, about 10 miles from my house? It is making a loud noise.
2007-02-10 11:15:43 · 11 answers · asked by dixiekidd54 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Another thing is,the crank sensor is under the balancer.The balancer has an exciter plate that interrupts a magnetic signal generated by this sensor. This interruption is what the ECM monitors to know when to tell the coils to fire the spark plugs. It might be running now,but if you drive it you risk breaking the rubber that joins the outer ring and inner ring of the balancer.The exciter plate is attached to the outer ring. The inner ring is what mounts the balancer to the crankshaft. If the rubber breaks it will allow the outer ring to move freely (which is probably what is making that clanking noise in the engine compartment on the passenger side by the wheel) and causing an erradic signal not allowing the engine to run correctly,because the ECM doesn't know when to fire the coils because it is getting random signals and it starts guessing. You'll know this happened because the engine will start stalling and running very weird. In short,you might start out to the dealership running OK,but could end up calling a wrecker anyway.
2007-02-10 17:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by David F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If You Drive A Vehicle With A Broken Harmonic Balancer You Risk Damage To Engine Parts And Radiator And Other Things Under The Hood Do Not Drive It
2007-02-10 11:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by dinkster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the mechanic can take you under the car and show you, maybe you'll be able to see the crack. (the harmonic balancer is part of the large pulley at the bottom front of the engine that the belts go around). By all means get a second opinion if you are doubtful, but DO NOT drive it in this condition. You WILL makeit worse by driving it, and IF it flys apart while running, you will create a lot more damage to fix. Replacing the balancer should not be more than a couple hundred $'s.
2007-02-10 11:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Win S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The harmonic balancer is connected directly to the crankshaft on the engine. If it has separated at all, it is flopping around while the engine runs, causing damage...DON'T EVEN START IT, have the dealer come and tow it. The phone call to the dealer will likely keep any further damage from happening.
2007-02-10 11:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodyear told me that I needed shocks and a new battery and 2 belts when I went there for an oil change,all were less than a month old,NEVER trust Goodyear !!
2007-02-10 11:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by MR.Truth !! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me add my voice to the growing chorus here.
DO NOT DRIVE IT!
You would have to call a tow truck in route anyway, so just start with the tow truck.
2007-02-10 11:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be taking a risk, if you choose to do so. If the drive belt falls off, you will lose your power steering, and the battery will stop charging.
2007-02-10 11:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the cost of a flat bed.
Have it towed in. It's better safe
than sorry.
2007-02-10 11:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's still under the powertrain warranty, call the dealer, let them make the decision.
2007-02-10 11:21:06 · answer #9 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you have coverage that covers towing get it towed. in case you sense the would want tocontinual it verify the transmission fluid point is okay earlier youcontinual it. individually i might have it towed.
2016-12-17 07:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋