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twofortyrida1388 · 04-11-2007, 10:13 PM

My alternator belt shredded and only a thread about as wide as a pencil was left. I understand the battery light flashing but my brake light would flash a split second after battery. Not worried just wondering if that was normal or if I could have some wiring issues.

swift_style · 04-11-2007, 10:51 PM

that should be normal if your alternator belt is wearing out or if your alternator is dying. When my alternator was giving up on me my brake light and battery light stay lit when my car was running. I switch the alternator and the belt cause it was wearing and both light shut off after car started.

420sx · 04-11-2007, 10:55 PM

this means you need a new belt..... lol. its normal

twofortyrida1388 · 04-11-2007, 11:05 PM

I put new belts on already. Just curious about brake light. I unplugged mine it stays on even when I tried adjusting it.

projectRDM · 04-11-2007, 11:10 PM

The brake light is paralleled to the charge light, so they come on together if there's a charging issue. If it's still on afterwards, check your fluid level.

Dream240 · 04-12-2007, 08:30 AM

Also check the tightness of the belt. You might have it too loose and it's slipping thus not rotating the alt. enough. This might be it. Plus you need to re-adjust the tightness after about 500 miles to allow for the break in. The belt will stretch a little and needs to be re-checked.

04-12-2007, 09:32 AM

you really should consider checking the voltage on your car, as well as the brake fluid level. sounds like your charging system could use some repairing.

twofortyrida1388 · 04-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Thanks guys its fine now. It only did it when half the belt shredded off. I put new belts on and its good now. I'll have to remember in about 500 miles to check it and tighten it. Thanks.

04-11-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 36 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Quick ? alternator belt shredded and.. My alternator belt shredded and only a thread about as wide as a pencil was left. I understand the battery light flashing but my brake light would flash a split second after battery. Not worried just wondering if that was normal or if I could have some wiring issues.

04-11-2007, 10:55 PM	#3
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this means you need a new belt..... lol. its normal __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

04-12-2007, 08:30 AM	#6
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Also check the tightness of the belt. You might have it too loose and it's slipping thus not rotating the alt. enough. This might be it. Plus you need to re-adjust the tightness after about 500 miles to allow for the break in. The belt will stretch a little and needs to be re-checked. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

04-11-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
swift_style Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CA Posts: 445 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that should be normal if your alternator belt is wearing out or if your alternator is dying. When my alternator was giving up on me my brake light and battery light stay lit when my car was running. I switch the alternator and the belt cause it was wearing and both light shut off after car started.

04-11-2007, 11:05 PM	#4
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 36 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I put new belts on already. Just curious about brake light. I unplugged mine it stays on even when I tried adjusting it.

04-11-2007, 11:10 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The brake light is paralleled to the charge light, so they come on together if there's a charging issue. If it's still on afterwards, check your fluid level.

04-12-2007, 09:32 AM	#7
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	you really should consider checking the voltage on your car, as well as the brake fluid level. sounds like your charging system could use some repairing.

04-12-2007, 03:10 PM	#8
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 36 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys its fine now. It only did it when half the belt shredded off. I put new belts on and its good now. I'll have to remember in about 500 miles to check it and tighten it. Thanks.