Can a serpentine belt cause your car not to start?
The short answer is yes, your car will start even if the serpentine belt is broken or missing. To get the car going, the battery sends power to your starter motor. However, you do need your serpentine belt if you want the car to run for longer than a few minutes.
What happens if serpentine belt is put on wrong?
In some instances it may be possible to install a serpentine belt the wrong way. If this happens, one or more pulleys will rotate in the WRONG direction, affecting the operation of the alternator, water pump, A/C compressor or power steering pump. This can cause major problems.
Why does my car not start when I Turn on the starter?
If the starter does not make any noise when the key it turned to crank over the engine, you have an issue with the fuses, or the circuit. You may also have another engine issue that the computer has detected (maybe that caused the stalling?), and it may be stopping the engine from being started.
What should I do if my Nissan Pathfinder won’t start?
We have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and it won’t start. We have replaced the starter and the starter relay switch. We have tested the battery and it’s good. It doesn’t make a noise just won’t start. Any suggestions on what we can try next? My car has 158000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.
What to do if your truck won’t start?
Your truck is considerably new, therefore the key, ignition, and the immobilizer system will have to be reprogrammed by the special equipment that is only available at the dealership, or by a licensed locksmith. Why Can’t I Top Off the Gas Tank?
What to do if your Lexus won’t start?
If your Lexus has rear disk brakes, there are two different ways to adjust your brakes. One is to back up about 10 miles per hour and apply the parking brake. The other way is to remove the… Hi – your symptoms describe a very confused transmission. Check first for low transmission fluid (or too much).