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2001 SAAB 9-2X Repair Question


Topics covered: Water pump.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on November 12, 2011

The battery light came on while I was driving and it would still drive but it hard to turn the wheel

I started it and the the light was still on
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Replied on November 12, 2011

Check to make sure the belts are tight and still on.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 12, 2011

I just touched it and it feel off what should I do? Thanks

Tiny Response from 205gulla
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Replied on November 12, 2011

That is what is causing the problem. Is it broken or did it come lose?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 12, 2011

It just came loose

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Replied on November 12, 2011

Inspect the belt. Chances are it stretched and needs replaced. I have to ask you a question... Is there only one belt on the vehicle? If that is the case, there is a belt tensionier that keeps it tight. Check to make sure it is not broken or damaged. As far as the belt, if the tensionier is good, I would replace the belt with a new one. I have done them on these cars and it is tight to work on. I wouldn't want to see you use the old one and it come off again.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 14, 2011

I took it to the shop and the said it was the water pump and it would be $820 is that a rip off?

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