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1999 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Harmonic balancer, Alternator, Power steering.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on September 7, 2012

I don't exactly know my problem why is my belt smoking?

Its a 4 cyl theres two belts the one on the right that runs the a/c and alternator. the one on the left what does it run? thats whats smoking and my a/c light its blinking only when you turn the a/c on full blast. also my harmonic balancer wobbles something awful could that be a problem?
Avatar Asked by melissajones

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Replied on September 7, 2012

something is locked up smoking the belt. have a shop at least tell you the failure

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 7, 2012

It doesnt start smoking until I turn the airconditioner full blast. What is that belt?

Tiny Response from melissajones
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Replied on September 7, 2012

Power steering belt.

If the harmonic balancer is wobbling, it is due for replacement. It can cause the smoking as well.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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