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My 1996 Geo Prizm has 3 engine belts and one isn't moving at all-- the one on the bottom under the other 2-- what does this belt do how expensive is it to replace and will there be damage wo it?
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∙ 14y ago
You will have to determine what this belt drives, whatever it is it is frozen and will require repair or replacement
AnswerOne belt drives the Power Steering pump and is attached to the water pump pulley.2nd belt drives the alternator and is also attached to the water pump pulley.
3rd belt drives the A/C compressor and is attached to the crankshaft and idler pulley.
It sounds like your A/C compressor has seized. If the compressor cannot turn then replacing the belt won't help. If you cannot replace the compressor then you can just remove the belt. The belt itself is only about $10 but a new compressor quite expensive.
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