May car ran hot Monday night. The battery light popped on...
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Mike V.
359 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
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Customer
359 days ago
Wyniqua Bush
Mike V.
359 days ago
Hi Wyniqua, its nice to meet you.
The very first thing to check is the drive belt. If it's loose or has come off, then the car is going to run hot. It will also cause the battery light to come on because the alternator won't be charging. As the battery dies, the other lights may appear and it may start acting funny. Check the belt and let me know.
Customer
359 days ago
Okay. I Will Let My Stepdaddy Know. I Don't Know Where It Is. If Its Not The Belt, What Else Could Cause the Problems?
Mike V.
359 days ago
Check and make sure the cooling fans are coming on. If not, it can overheat and then spray soem coolant onto the belt. This might make is slip so the alternator won't charge. This is where I would start with this. Also, you need to make sure it's full of coolant too.
Customer
359 days ago
The Big Fan Inside The Car Runs Fine. When We Turned The Car Off, You Can Still See and Hear The Fan Turning.
Mike V.
359 days ago
Ok, that's a good thing. So, you want to check for leaks to see if it lost the coolant and that caused the overheating. If not, then the belt as stated previously, and finally a stuck thermostat might cause the overheat, but it's not going to cause the battery light to come on.
Customer
359 days ago
When We Look Under The Hood, It Looked Like The Stuff From the Radiator Jug Was Splashed Everywhere.
Mike V.
359 days ago
Ok, that is what happens when they overheat. This might be what caused the battery light. If the belt is still on there good and tight I would replace the thermostat.
Customer
359 days ago
the belt was ripped up and off. It was hanging from under my car and all wrapped up everywhere.
Mike V.
359 days ago
Ok, you want to check and make sure all of the pulleys are spinning, the bottom crank pulley won't but the other should. IF they are then replace the belt.
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