It is never pleasurable to perceive a noise from your car you don’t know where from. So what if you notice a serpentine belt noise that stays on your Citroen C5? It is extremely plausible that this is a minimal problem, but before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. If this belt noise comes from your serpentine or driving belt, our team has written an article to help you finding and correcting it. First, we will look at the serpentine belt noises on your Citroen C5 and then we will check out the sources of these noises.
I encounter noises from serpentine belt Citroen C5
The best way to check the condition of your belts is to listen to your car. Immediately after you recognize noises such as squealing or bells, you should take a closer look to verify their source. The role of the serpentine belt or driving belt of your Citroen C5 is to transfer 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 vital in the normal operation 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 components at variable speeds.
I perceive squealing noises on my serpentine belt Citroen C5
This type of squealing belt noises on Citroen C5, which will often be acute, can mostly occur when the engine is cold, or when the acceleration increases in intensity. . This type of noise must be significant and it is obviously quite simple to link it with one of these belts. To verify, do not hesitate to open your bonnet, engine running cold and check the source of this noise, the serpentine or driving belt being apparent, it should not be too complicated for you to spot a belt noise on your Citroen C5. The cause of this problem can be linked to the damper pulley, which acts 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 Citroen C5 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 verify the condition of your belt (crack, crack), if this is the case replace it, otherwise simply tighten the belt.
I perceive loud serpentine or driving belt noises Citroen C5
Just like squealing, a driving belt noise on your Citroen C5 that sounds like a loud grinding sound can reveal a lot about its condition. It is therefore necessary that you look further and locate the reason for this sound that can indicate 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 possibilities, the dynamic belt tensioner or the disengageable pulley of the alternator may be at the source of this problem. Make sure you verify first the serpentine/driving belt which in most cases is the cause of this problem, otherwise it will be necessary to replace the tensioner or pulley.
I perceive bearing noises on the serpentine belt of my Citroen C5
Finally, if in your case you recognize a bearing belt noise on Citroen C5, it is plausible that it is linked to a serpentine belt that is too tight . Indeed, it is plausible that its size may be smaller than suggested 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 possibilities, you still notice a belt noises, read our article about timing belt noises on Citroen C5 which could maybe help you.
