overheating

2004 JEEP LIBERTY
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGGMIKE
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my sisters jeep liberty battery lite came on and it started to over heat?
Apr 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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PROTECH1980
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Have you checked under the hood? possible serpentine belt failure. If the belt broke the water pump would not be circulating coolant leading to overheating and if the alternator isnt turning, no charging, which will illuminate the battery light.
Apr 20, 2011 at 1:28 AM
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BIGGMIKE
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thanks it was the belt
Apr 20, 2011 at 1:33 AM
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PROTECH1980
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No problem, was there a reason it was broke/off? broken tensioner,water pump,. etc?
Apr 20, 2011 at 1:44 AM
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