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Prime suspect..... 1 Saabers Like This Post! Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] (#114) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Herb Hirsch) on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:56:24 In Reply to: Power went off!!, pselah, Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:26:45 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
When there is a loss of power steering and the battery light at the same time this is a classic case where the serpentine belt is not driving the alternator and power steering pump.
It is likely that a pulley has failed and the belt has come off.
Not so apparent is the fact that with the serpentine belt not driving the power steering and alternator...IT IS ALSO NOT DRIVING THE WATER PUMP! This is serious...attempts to drive with improper cooling can result in expensive engine damage (warped heads for starters).
The reason that your car won't start without a jump is that the battery has run down because there is no alternator to keep it charged up.
Herb Hirsch
South Brunswick, NJ
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