Hyundai Repair: Belts, alternator belt, proper tension
QuestionI have a 2001 Elantra GLS. Do they have a serpentine belt? One belt that pulls everything? When running my ac, I'm hearing lots of noise like a belt that is loose or something. Help?!?!?
AnswerThe 2001 Elantra has three belts-- one for the A/C, one for the alternator and water pump, and one that drives the power steering pump off the water pump.
Check your a/c belt and especially the alternator belt for proper tension. I suspect your alternator belt may be a little loose. It needs to be quite tight to not slip and squeal. Running the a/c causes a significant additional electrical load, and this can be enough to make the alternator belt slip.