Belt Squeal/Interior Lights Dim - 95' LWB - Land Rovers Only

NJRover · 12-06-2005, 08:14 PM

When I started her up this morning and let her idle, I heard a squealing sound coming from under the hood. I stepped on the gas pedal and the sound went away. On my ride home I noticed the interior tach lights and radio lights dim, then go back to normal after a minute or two. I have a feeling it may be the alternator on it's way out.....

Has anyone out there experienced similar symptoms?

Funrover · 12-06-2005, 09:36 PM

It was just the belt on mine!!!!

Disco · 12-07-2005, 04:40 AM

Just a loose belt. Tighten it up and the problem will be solved.

NJRover · 12-07-2005, 07:25 AM

Will try it tonight - thanks!

antiqlove · 12-07-2005, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NJRover

When I started her up this morning and let her idle, I heard a squealing sound coming from under the hood. I stepped on the gas pedal and the sound went away. On my ride home I noticed the interior tach lights and radio lights dim, then go back to normal after a minute or two. I have a feeling it may be the alternator on it's way out.....

Has anyone out there experienced similar symptoms?

I have the same squeal. And it goes away when I hit the gas. My mechanic could not find the problem and it still squeals. No problem with the lights, but my new battery suddenly went dead. I replaced the battery and no more problems.Alternator is good. But, that squeal is still there. I want to know, too.

sven · 12-07-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco

Just a loose belt. Tighten it up and the problem will be solved.

The 95 cannot be manually tightened, it has a automatic tensioner like a Disco.

frickjp · 12-07-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NJRover

When I started her up..............

The belt does not leave the top of the alternator and head straight for the PS pump. It goes around the water pump. Didn't you ever wonder why it rubs on the fan shroud?

NJRover · 12-09-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by antiqlove

I have the same squeal. And it goes away when I hit the gas. My mechanic could not find the problem and it still squeals. No problem with the lights, but my new battery suddenly went dead. I replaced the battery and no more problems.Alternator is good. But, that squeal is still there. I want to know, too.

Went in to take a look and can't find anywhere to tighten the belt. It continues to squeal until I step on the gas. I can live with it as long as it's not my alternator. If it is my alternator, I bought an extended warranty through Warranties 4 Wheels ( I see they are now advertising on the forum) My alternator is covered if it should go bad so I'm not overly concerned, just don't want to get stranded and have to get towed back. The sound is intriguing and would love to know what the culprit is.

Funrover · 12-09-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NJRover

Went in to take a look and can't find anywhere to tighten the belt. It continues to squeal until I step on the gas. I can live with it as long as it's not my alternator. If it is my alternator, I bought an extended warranty through Warranties 4 Wheels ( I see they are now advertising on the forum) My alternator is covered if it should go bad so I'm not overly concerned, just don't want to get stranded and have to get towed back. The sound is intriguing and would love to know what the culprit is.

My guess is the belt needs replaced or the tensioner is getting worn....Are you haveing any other problems with it?

NJRover · 12-11-2005, 12:02 AM

No other problems besides the sqeal and the occasional dimming of the dash lights. The belt looks good - no frays or signs of wear.....

88gspd · 12-11-2005, 08:02 PM

Make sure that the belt is routed correctly: http://www.roverparts.com/Tech_serpe..._defender.html

12-06-2005, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
NJRover Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Belt Squeal/Interior Lights Dim - 95' LWB When I started her up this morning and let her idle, I heard a squealing sound coming from under the hood. I stepped on the gas pedal and the sound went away. On my ride home I noticed the interior tach lights and radio lights dim, then go back to normal after a minute or two. I have a feeling it may be the alternator on it's way out..... Has anyone out there experienced similar symptoms?

12-07-2005, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	Just a loose belt. Tighten it up and the problem will be solved. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

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12-07-2005, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
NJRover Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Will try it tonight - thanks!

12-11-2005, 12:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
NJRover Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	No other problems besides the sqeal and the occasional dimming of the dash lights. The belt looks good - no frays or signs of wear.....

12-11-2005, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
88gspd Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Make sure that the belt is routed correctly: http://www.roverparts.com/Tech_serpe..._defender.html

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