Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
Hi there, chaps. Today's issue!
Missus came in from starting the car saying it was "making funny noises and ALTERNATOR FAULT" was showing on the dash.
I dragged myself out and the serpentine belt was hanging loose. I noticed the top tensioner was out of place so I sprang it back to the tensioned position. Started the car up and took it round the block and all seems fine. However, I'm worried it may do it again when she's driving along and she won't notice until it is too late.
What could cause the tensioner to knock itself loose like that? I've got a fear but I'm studiously ignoring the possibility until someone says it!
I probably ought to mention that the water pump was new last summer and the alternator was new a few years ago.
Any ideas welcome!
Missus came in from starting the car saying it was "making funny noises and ALTERNATOR FAULT" was showing on the dash.
I dragged myself out and the serpentine belt was hanging loose. I noticed the top tensioner was out of place so I sprang it back to the tensioned position. Started the car up and took it round the block and all seems fine. However, I'm worried it may do it again when she's driving along and she won't notice until it is too late.
What could cause the tensioner to knock itself loose like that? I've got a fear but I'm studiously ignoring the possibility until someone says it!
I probably ought to mention that the water pump was new last summer and the alternator was new a few years ago.
Any ideas welcome!