1998 Dodge Stratus Serpentine belt jumped

1998 DODGE STRATUS
106,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BJLIBHART
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I was looking for any help on what would cause the tensioner pulley to start wobbling and cause the serpentine belt to jump out of its path?
Sep 12, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the spring is getting weak in the belt tensionier, that would cause it.
Oct 8, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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