1997 Chrysler Sebring Belt Vibration

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OMAICIN55
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I have a 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi. I had the serpentine belt replaced recently and I've noticed when the car is running i hear vibrating coming from that area. I was wondering if the serpentine belt could be loose?
May 12, 2006 at 2:41 AM
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LOSONE
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The only was the belt can be loose is if you had a bad tensioner. Grab the belt (engine off) with some gloves and pull. If you feel slack that won't go away, it's the tensioner. Good luck
May 12, 2006 at 6:46 AM

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With the engine off and gloves on, pull the serpentine belt. If slack remains and will not go away, replace the automatic belt tensioner.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi hears vibration near a recently replaced serpentine belt and asks whether the belt is loose. The expert says a loose belt usually indicates a bad tensioner and advises pulling the belt with the engine off to check for slack that does not go away.

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