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2003 Dodge Caravan accesory belt issue

Tiny
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2003 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

van starts and idles fine without the accesory belt off, but with it on it bogs down and kills. What can be the problem?
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 6:49 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

If it runs fine with Drive Belt off then check all the pulley's they should all spin freely except the very bottom large one (Crank Shaft Pulley).

It sounds like you have a bad pulley bearing does it squeal with belt on?

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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No it doesn't make any unusual noises, it just bogs down and kills
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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Do all the pulley's except for the crank shaft pulley turn freely?

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Saturday, September 25th, 2010 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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Yes, all the pulleys are working fine
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 2:23 AM
Tiny
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Ok, Since putting the belt on creates an extra load on the engine here are a few questions for you.

How many miles are on the vehicle?

When was last tune up?

Is Engine Light on? If so will need to see about getting codes read.

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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 8:37 AM

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