Johnlexus

I heard a loud thud while driving down the highway yesterday and figured I hit a rock. This sound was followed by a sound like something falling from the car (I felt a slight vibration). Shortly thereafter the battery light came on intermittenly. When I pulled in my driveway I could here a weird sound from under the car like I was dragging something. Then this morning, after starting the car, the battery light was still on and the power steering was gone.

Looking under the car I see that the plastic panel under the engine is half torn and almost touching the ground. (Possibly causing the scraping sound) I checked the power steering fluid and it is low. Any thoughts? Thanks.

andrewdees

You didn't break your serp. belt did ya?

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

Your crank pulley must have separated. Either that or your drive belt snapped. What does it look under the hood?

GSXRMack

iTrader: (3)

Same thing happen to me. almost 100% sure its the crank pulley, do a lil test get a white paint pen, clean the crank pulley and the draw a line out from the center to the outer edge go for a drive, Bet they dont stay lined up.

RyanV

iTrader: (9)

Battery light is on because the ALT isnt charging. The serpentine belt tensioner or the crank pulley took a dump. Serp belt tensioner, easy to replace, the harmonic dampner would be very easy for a shop to do.

It would be better if you knew what failed before taking it in though, so have a look and tell us what broke. Take a picture or two of the front of the motor if your not sure whats up.

Driving on battery alone won't last long, and will kill the battery for good probably.

SC40095

I concure. Alt went out so I replaced it. Drove fine for 1 damn day. Now I have to go get my car towed out of this meth infested neighborhood.