It is never enjoyable to notice a noise from your car you don’t know where from. So what if you detect a serpentine belt noise that persists on your Citroen C4? It is extremely plausible that this is a insignificant problem, but before being sure, it is better to carry out some investigations. If this belt noise comes from your serpentine or driving belt, our team has written a document to support you locating and solving it. First, we will look at the serpentine belt noises on your Citroen C4 and then we will take a look at the origins of these noises.
I experience noises from serpentine belt Citroen C4
The best way to control the condition of your belts is to listen to your vehicle. Immediately after you notice noises such as squealing or bells, you should take a closer look to examine their origin. The job of the serpentine belt or driving belt of your Citroen C4 is to transmit the movement of the engine to the secondary components that it will supply with energy. Like steering, air conditioning, water pump. Its role is therefore fundamental in the normal overall performance of your vehicle. The serpentine belt is said to be asynchronous, i.e. unlike the timing belt, it has the capacity to drive distinctive engine components at variable speeds.
I notice squealing noises on my serpentine belt Citroen C4
This type of squealing belt noises on Citroen C4, which will often be acute, can usually occur when the engine is cold, or when the acceleration increases in intensity. . This type of noise must be heavy and it is normally quite simple to associate it with one of these belts. To examine, do not hesitate to open your bonnet, engine running cold and check the origin of this noise, the serpentine or driving belt being exposed, it should not be too difficult for you to point a belt noise on your Citroen C4. The cause of this problem can be in connection with the damper pulley, which functions as a damper to reduce 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 possibility that this event is annodine. As the serpentine belt of your Citroen C4 is exposed, it may squeak due to excessive humidity due to weather conditions and it may end with a change in conditions. Remember to examine the condition of your belt (crack, crack), if this is the case swap it, otherwise simply tighten the belt.
I notice loud serpentine or driving belt noises Citroen C4
Just like squealing, a driving belt noise on your Citroen C4 that sounds like a loud grinding sound can reveal a lot about its condition. It is therefore imperative that you look further and locate 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 correctly. Other possibilities, the dynamic belt tensioner or the disengageable pulley of the alternator may be at the origin of this problem. Remember to examine first the serpentine/driving belt which in most cases is the cause of this problem, otherwise it will be necessary to swap the tensioner or pulley.
I notice bearing noises on the serpentine belt of my Citroen C4
Finally, if in your case you distinguish a bearing belt noise on Citroen C4, it is plausible that it is in connection with a serpentine belt that is too tight . Indeed, it is plausible 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 problem 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 replace it if it is too short. If after checking all thoses possibilities, you still detect a belt noises, read our article about timing belt noises on Citroen C4 which could maybe help you.
