Littleton Auto Repair

Individual belts were formerly installed for a range of engine-related parts. Most belt-driven components in modern cars are powered by a single drive belt called a serpentine belt. The auxiliary pulleys of the parts it powers are wrapped by the serpentine belt. The idler pulleys that retain the drive belt in its spiral structure and aid in the belt's movement may cause the serpentine belt to spin. A serpentine belt drives the following automotive extras: • Alternator • Pump for the steering • compressor for air conditioning • water meter • pumps air If your serpentine belt has an issue, here are some of the things to look out for; Dead battery sign on the dashboard Warning lights on your dashboard indicating a dead battery are the first thing you could see if your drive belt is damaged or entirely snapped off. The serpentine belt drives the alternator, and when it breaks, the check engine light will come on, so it's probable that you'll s ... read more