Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Symptoms - Drive Belt

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Drive Belt System Description Description and Operation.


Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the drive belts.
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the drive belt for excessive wear, shredding, or missing sections.
* Inspect the drive belt for contamination of excessive dirt, oil, coolant or other substances that may affect the drive belt operation.

Intermittent

* Drive belt symptoms may be from intermittent failure of an accessory drive component.
* Drive belt symptoms may occur from changes in load of the accessory drive components.
* Ambient temperatures, moisture, or engine operating temperature can affect the drive belt operation.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis
* Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis