2003 Cadillac CTS won't start after belt replacement

2003 CADILLAC CTS
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JTUCKER2
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my car died while driving. serpentine belt was shredded. replaced idler pulley and belt. won't start now. what's wrong?
Feb 9, 2010 at 3:55 AM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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Has the battery been checked? if the belt came off the alternator couldnt charge battery causing a drain. If not that check belt and pulley to make sure its not routed wrong and all pulley spin freely.
Dec 16, 2018 at 1:41 AM
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