1991 Chevy Cavalier battery light

1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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MACKNNC
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Electrical problem
1991 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 125K miles

last night the battery light on my Cavalier came on suddenly, and the power steering quit working...I suspect I dropped a belt, but would like to know for sure..


macknnc
Aug 26, 2009 at 4:03 AM
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JDL
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Hello, If you think it is a belt problem, raise the hood and look. Did the vehicle die, when the problem occurred?
Aug 26, 2009 at 5:28 AM
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MACKNNC
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belt is still there..but unbeliveiably loose...the alternator turns without moving the belt at all... something apparently shifted or broke loose and allowed the belt to loosen up..
Aug 26, 2009 at 6:46 AM
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JDL
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There should be a belt tensioner on there, check it.
Aug 26, 2009 at 7:10 AM
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