Can't drive a car with a broken generator belt.
The generator belt's broken, the car's still running, but it can't go very far without stalling. The generator belt is driven by the crankshaft and is mainly responsible for driving the generator work, and individual vehicles may also be responsible for driving the supercharger and water pump. If the generator belt breaks, the generator can't supply power to the electrical equipment in the car. The fuel injection system and ignition system of modern cars need to use electrical energy to maintain their work. When the generator cannot generate electricity, the battery will be on top, but the battery's power will soon be exhausted, and the vehicle can not start.
In addition, the generator belt is connected to the water pump, the generator belt is broken, the water pump will stop working, continue to drive may lead to overheating of the water temperature, causing irreversible damage to the engine. Some cars will have the protection of battery power failure, the generator belt is broken, the battery power is exhausted, may need to be unlocked by the maintenance personnel using a professional computer diagnostic instrument to restore normal.
Therefore, although the generator belt is broken and the car can still drive, it is recommended to find a safe place to park as soon as possible and seek the help of professional maintenance personnel.
What happens when the generator belt is too tight
Too tight a generator belt can cause a number of problems, including but not limited to:
The belt is stuck and requires more horsepower to turn, which increases the radial load on the motor shaft and easily leads to fatigue and early damage.
It affects the service life of the belt, because the belt is too tight and is more likely to wear and break.
Easy to cause engine bearing damage, because too tight belt will increase the load of the bearing, may lead to its early damage.
High-speed driving or rapid acceleration may cause the belt to break, and then damage the valve or other related parts.
The abnormal sound is mainly caused by the high-frequency vibration of the belt.
Therefore, in order to ensure the normal operation of the engine and vehicle, the tightness of the generator belt should be regularly checked and adjusted as needed to avoid too tight or too loose. At the same time, if the belt is found to be worn, cracked or other signs of damage, it should be replaced in time to prevent the occurrence of the above problems.
How long to replace the generator belt
The replacement cycle of the generator belt is generally four years of use or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. However, the specific use time of the generator belt is generally related to the driving environment and driving habits of the owner. If the driving habits are poor and the driving environment is harsh, it is necessary to replace the generator belt in advance.
In daily use, the owner should replace the belt in time to prevent the occurrence of belt breakage, affecting the safety of driving and causing the vehicle to break down.
How to install the generator belt?
1, install the engine generator belt steps; Loosen the generator setting screws and belt tightness adjustment screws. Push the generator against the engine to keep the distance between the belt wheels as short as possible, and then put the belt cover in place. Adjust the tightness of the belt to the appropriate degree by tightening the engine fixing screws and adjusting screws.
2. Remove the plastic protective cover above the engine first. Locate the generator belt. Use the long rod sleeve to loosen the extender setting screw of the generator belt. Remove the old generator belt. Compare the old and new generator belts to determine the model. Hang up the new generator belt.
3, you can install the belt by the following methods: First turn off the engine engine to cool it, open the engine hood to find the engine. Use a wrench to loosen the main wheel shaft of the generator, loosen the adjusting bolt of the generator, and adjust the pivot bolt.
4, the car generator belt installation method is as follows: turn off the engine engine to cool it, open the engine hood to find the generator belt in front of the engine.
5, loosen the generator fixing screw and belt tightness adjustment screw, push the generator against the engine so that the distance between the belt pulley is the shortest, and then straighten the belt sleeve, adjust the tightness of the belt to the right, tighten the engine fixing screw and adjust the screw.
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