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Any Tame Mechanics here?
Topic Started: Jan 2 2007, 01:55 PM (859 Views)
The STIG
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If so, I have a problem and would like a solution!

Problem - Alternator belt keeps slipping making a terrible noise!
Further problem - Alternator belt is tight.

Solution...?
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Norbert
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The STIG,Jan 2 2007
01:55 PM
If so, I have a problem and would like a solution!

Problem - Alternator belt keeps slipping making a terrible noise!
Further problem - Alternator belt is tight.

Solution...?

Maybe it's too tight?
Maybe it's got covered in slippery gunk...?

Check the tension against the spec in your handbook, assuming that you have it, and it's listed. Try cleaning the belt and pulleys. If this doesn;t work, change the belt.
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it's not got any gunk on it - so that seems to suggest too tight... I will check it.
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I'm just guessing on the too tight theory, but I'm thinking that if there's tons of tension on the pulleys, that it might work against them. Probably a duff theory to be honest. I'd change the thing if everyhting else checks out..... Or maybe the pulley is slipping on the shaft?
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http://www.wikihow.com/Quiet-a-Noisy-Fan-Belt <think>
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The easiest way to make it quiet is to not start the engine.... <thumbs>
The second easiest way is to take it off.

Please note, the second option means you'll wish you'd put up with the noise when the battery goes flat and you can't see where you're going.....

roflmao
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not to mention the fact that the engine stops working because the ignition has failed, along with the (dammed annoying) ECU which controls the ignition and fuel injection anyway.

having read Grandslammer's Article, I think I'll opt for a more permament option.
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I dunno... these modern engines that can't survive without electronics.... lol
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So, does anyone know how to cure an intermittent electrical fault on our central locking and alarm system?

We have a Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDi Estate and for some strange reason over the past few weeks the left rear passenger door has had a life of its own. It locks on its own as we are driving along, the interior light switches on of its own accord and when we lock the car up the little red immobiliser light refuses to flash.

We have consulted the owner manual but to no avail. Any clues?
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wickedwitch,Jan 2 2007
10:32 PM
So, does anyone know how to cure an intermittent electrical fault on our central locking and alarm system?

We have a Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDi Estate and for some strange reason over the past few weeks the left rear passenger door has had a life of its own.  It locks on its own as we are driving along, the interior light switches on of its own accord and when we lock the car up the little red immobiliser light refuses to flash.

We have consulted the owner manual but to no avail.  Any clues?

<think> You haven't cursed it by any chance ? <bye>
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Grandslammer,Jan 2 2007
10:49 PM
wickedwitch,Jan 2 2007
10:32 PM
So, does anyone know how to cure an intermittent electrical fault on our central locking and alarm system?

We have a Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDi Estate and for some strange reason over the past few weeks the left rear passenger door has had a life of its own.  It locks on its own as we are driving along, the interior light switches on of its own accord and when we lock the car up the little red immobiliser light refuses to flash.

We have consulted the owner manual but to no avail.  Any clues?

<think> You haven't cursed it by any chance ? <bye>

Nope!
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Central locking is fine when it's working,can be a b****** when it plays up and I doubt it's cheap to rectify <fu>
Started having problems on my Mondeo,taken a step backwards on latest car,no mod cons at all ;-)
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wickedwitch,Jan 2 2007
10:32 PM
So, does anyone know how to cure an intermittent electrical fault on our central locking and alarm system?

We have a Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDi Estate and for some strange reason over the past few weeks the left rear passenger door has had a life of its own. It locks on its own as we are driving along, the interior light switches on of its own accord and when we lock the car up the little red immobiliser light refuses to flash.

We have consulted the owner manual but to no avail. Any clues?

usually due to water ingress into the door electrics...

will need to remove interior trim of door and douse all the electrical contacts with some WD40.also check that they are all making good contact.check to see if there is an earth wire and that it is not corroded at the contact to the body.
all else failing, then go to an auto electrician.thats the best you can do really.

oops, forgot this............ <busted>

check and clean the door closed switch to make sure it works! WD40 is a great tool for these plunger type switches!
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Norbert
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Agreed. Sounds very much like the trickery inside the door is playing up, biggest giveaway being the interior light...
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<thumbs> Thanks guys - will get 'imself to have a look at the weekend!
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