It is never pleasing to listen to a noise from your car you don’t know where from. Then what if you detect a serpentine belt noise that lasts on your Kia Stronic? It is extremely possible that this is a minimal issue, but before being sure, it is better to execute some investigations. If this belt noise comes from your serpentine or driving belt, our team has written an article to help you finding and repairing it. First, we will look at the serpentine belt noises on your Kia Stronic and then we will take a look at the origins of these sounds.
I encounter noises from serpentine belt Kia Stronic
The best way to check the condition of your belts is to listen to your car. Immediately after you recognize sounds such as squealing or bells, you should take a closer look to check their origin. The function of the serpentine belt or driving belt of your Kia Stronic is to transfer the movement of the engine to the secondary elements that it will supply with energy. Like steering, air conditioning, water pump. Its role is therefore fundamental in the normal general performance of your car. The serpentine belt is said to be asynchronous, i.e. unlike the timing belt, it has the ability to drive different engine elements at variable speeds.
I listen to squealing noises on my serpentine belt Kia Stronic
This kind of squealing belt noises on Kia Stronic, which will often be acute, can mostly occur when the engine is cold, or when the acceleration increases in intensity. . This kind of noise must be significant and it is often quite simple to associate it with one of these belts. To check, do not hesitate to open your bonnet, engine running cold and check the origin of this noise, the serpentine or driving belt being accessible, it should not be too complicated for you to locate a belt noise on your Kia Stronic. The cause of this issue can be connected to the damper pulley, which functions as a damper to get rid of irregularities in the tension in the motor cycle and therefore in the energy transmission to the belt. This results in a loose belt that will jerk. However, you still have the opportunity that this phenomenon is annodine. As the serpentine belt of your Kia Stronic is exposed, it may squeak due to excessive humidity due to weather conditions and it may stop with a change in conditions. Keep in mind to check the condition of your belt (crack, crack), if this is the case change it, otherwise simply tighten the belt.
I listen to loud serpentine or driving belt noises Kia Stronic
Just like squealing, a driving belt noise on your Kia Stronic that sounds like a loud grinding sound can tell you a lot about its condition. It is therefore important that you look further and find the cause for this sound that can signal the end of your belt’s life. Like squealing noise, it can be identified in most cases when cold . It generally means a worn pulley whose streaks no longer allow it to be driven properly. Other alternatives, the dynamic belt tensioner or the disengageable pulley of the alternator may be at the origin of this issue. Remember to check first the serpentine/driving belt which in most cases is the cause of this issue, otherwise it will be necessary to change the tensioner or pulley.
I listen to bearing noises on the serpentine belt of my Kia Stronic
Finally, if in your case you identify a bearing belt noise on Kia Stronic, it is possible that it is connected to a serpentine belt that is too tight . Indeed, it is possible that its size may be smaller than prescribed and cause the entire system to overvoltage, resulting in this whistling noise or slight rolling noise. The risk in this case is that the bearing bearings or the Damper pulley may fail . Remember, therefore, to stretch the belt to limit the risks or to swap it if it is too short. If after checking all thoses alternatives, you still detect a belt noises, read our article about timing belt noises on Kia Stronic which could maybe help you.
