The check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on as w...
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Mike V.
250 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.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
250 days ago
Teresa Jones
Mike V.
250 days ago
Hi Teresa, it's nice to meet you
I would start by checking the drive belt, if the [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) isn't spinning then the car is running off the battery. Once the battery is out of power it's going to stall and not run anymore.
If the belt is good, then have the alternator tested, it could be the alternator not working.
Customer
250 days ago
Ok I will do that, thank you
Mike V.
250 days ago
You're very welcome, please let me know if there is more I can do to help you.
Customer
250 days ago
I'm about to check it now and I will let you know
Mike V.
250 days ago
Sounds good
Customer
250 days ago
The belt is totally gone it's no where to be found
Mike V.
250 days ago
Ok, engine off, you want to spin each pulley by hand, all should spin except the bottom one. If you find one that doesn't spin it's probably the reason the belt is gone. If they all spin, the auto belt tensioner is probably shot.
Customer
250 days ago
They all spin including the bottom oneI only see 3
Mike V.
250 days ago
The crank pulley shouldn't spin so you probably can't see it or get to it.
Which size engine do you have in this.
Customer
250 days ago
4 cylinder I believe
Mike V.
250 days ago
Here is a diagram of the belt routing and the pulleys. I highlighted the tensioner pulley, you actually may have to go and remove the passenger tire, then remove the inner fender to access these
Customer
250 days ago
I don't have the tools for that so I'm gonna have to take it to a shop somewhere
Mike V.
250 days ago
Ok, well let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
Customer
250 days ago
Thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* helped a lot
Mike V.
250 days ago
You're very welcome.
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