AC Belt broke

[f3rn4ndrum5]

So today my AC stopped working.

Of course it hit 35ºC so I had to suffer the way home without it.

The minute I realized it was the belt I recalled that last week I heard a squeaking sound but thought it was the car next to me.


This never happened before, although I changed that same belt like 3 years ago for it was squeaking a bit.

Has anyone else had this happen? I rolled the pulley and it was ok, no rough turn or anything....

[bdmontero]

Funny you mentioned that mine broke last week. Old belt and I use the ac all the time.

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[f3rn4ndrum5]

changed it in 15mins 'cause the car was still hot... damn


why would it break? it was not old... less than 4 years... a/c has no issues...

[bdmontero]

You're supposed to replace belts and hoses every 2 years.

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[jakewb33]

My belt has been squealing for about 2 years. When ever I turn on the AC and hit a high rpm while accelerating it squeals, but only once...then it's fine for the rest of my drive.

[jakewb33]

How difficult is it to adjust the belt tensioner? Is it something that I could just do myself? I do have access to a shop. How hard is it to get to?

[colted]

It's easy!....forgot the bolt size if it's a 12mm or 14mm....but you can access it just behind the radiator, just need a ratcheting wrench with long adaptor/extension.