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I have a Honda fit 2009 and the car dies. Only changed the timing belt.
I checked all sensors and nothing. Now I am debating if it’s a pulley because crankshaft pulley also controls the power steering. Any help last option would be to tow the car.
- Cant accelerate
- checked spark plugs and coils good
- battery is good
- replaced starter other one was old
- has new timing belt
Last edited by Honda2009Mt; Jan 10, 2024 at 01:05 PM.
No.
But it is impossible you have a new timing belt as the Fit does not have a timing belt.
Also impossible that a pulley controls the power steering as it is electric on the Fit.
No.
But it is impossible you have a new timing belt as the Fit does not have a timing belt.
Also impossible that a pulley controls the power steering as it is electric on the Fit.
I just mentioned that the power steering is electric. I suggest you do some digging about pulleys they control numerous things.
yes the Honda has a belt. Also called the serpentine.
My 2 cents worth, start off by removing the serpentine belt again and check the belt tensioner to see if it's starting to sieze or turns roughly. If it were me I'd just replace it and be done with it. They're priced reasonably and they are under stress all the time the engine is running by taking up the slack in the serpentine belt.
My 2 cents worth, start off by removing the serpentine belt again and check the belt tensioner to see if it's starting to sieze or turns roughly. If it were me I'd just replace it and be done with it. They're priced reasonably and they are under stress all the time the engine is running by taking up the slack in the serpentine belt.
Yes that’s exactly what I was thinking replacing the belt tensioner since I replaced the belt. I read some threads and it looks like many tend to replace the tensioner as well.
yea there not that expensive just save yourself from a hassle experience lol thanks man I’ll keep updating
It is a common issue that the serpentine belt is installed wrong and not on all the pulley wheels. I installed mine from the top like 3+ years ago. It was a pain and I wished I just took off the wheel and plastic cover.
It is a common issue that the serpentine belt is installed wrong and not on all the pulley wheels. I installed mine from the top like 3+ years ago. It was a pain and I wished I just took off the wheel and plastic cover.
yea the belt is on perfectly I have even reversed and driven forward. The real problem is the car turns off.
when I get the chance I’m going to remove the tensioner and check for other pulleys to replace. Possibly even buy a OEM belt if needed.
I don't see why the belt would be responsible for the car dying...
If your battery is good, you can even run the car without the belt for a short period (of course it'll drain the battery as the belt moves the alternator, which is used to charge the battery).
In the long run, the belt is needed for the alternator and a/c. So unless your alternator doesn't turn and the battery drains and dies, the car shouldn't turn off because of the belt. Unless there is something I don't understand.
My 2 cents worth, start off by removing the serpentine belt again and check the belt tensioner to see if it's starting to sieze or turns roughly. If it were me I'd just replace it and be done with it. They're priced reasonably and they are under stress all the time the engine is running by taking up the slack in the serpentine belt.
That's what I would do. It's a relatively cheap fix and depending on how old your car is, it might be time to change the pulley anyway.
You can easily check to see if the pulley bearing is seized by removing it and placing your thumb through it and spinning the pulley wheel. If it spins freely then it's not seized. If it it doesn't spin or spins roughly then it's definitely time to swap it out.
I don't see why the belt would be responsible for the car dying...
If your battery is good, you can even run the car without the belt for a short period (of course it'll drain the battery as the belt moves the alternator, which is used to charge the battery).
In the long run, the belt is needed for the alternator and a/c. So unless your alternator doesn't turn and the battery drains and dies, the car shouldn't turn off because of the belt. Unless there is something I don't understand.
yea I don’t understand neither but there is a squeal noise and I have to check the belt tensioner now.
a lot of people seem to replace this pulley and hope for the best.
Just making time to fix the car this summer ordering new tensioner will update soon when I get it installed, it’s not to difficult to replace I hope the car starts this time.
Just making time to fix the car this summer ordering new tensioner will update soon when I get it installed, it’s not to difficult to replace I hope the car starts this time.
It has been six months. Has the car still had the problem all this time?
It has been six months. Has the car still had the problem all this time?
yea I parked the car and the car is not to reliable I had to work and work around my home with other important duties, but so far this car might have a lot of issues because the spark plugs go out and even the coils.
