LindseyNicole
Member
Hey everyone, I'm trying to diagnose an issue with the alternator.
The battery light started turning on and off, so I immediately take it to AutoZone. They tell me the alternator is registering as "bad". I get the car home, take the serpentine belt off and see that the clutch pulley is moving the alternator fan in both directions. It is important to note that the belt didn't have any give (at all) when applying pressure (super tight). Prior to this, the serpentine belt was breaking every 3 months or so.
Could it be that I tightened the belt too tight and it wore the bearings out on the clutch pulley? Should I check for any other damages to the pulley system?
Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks!
The battery light started turning on and off, so I immediately take it to AutoZone. They tell me the alternator is registering as "bad". I get the car home, take the serpentine belt off and see that the clutch pulley is moving the alternator fan in both directions. It is important to note that the belt didn't have any give (at all) when applying pressure (super tight). Prior to this, the serpentine belt was breaking every 3 months or so.
Could it be that I tightened the belt too tight and it wore the bearings out on the clutch pulley? Should I check for any other damages to the pulley system?
Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks!