It is never pleasant to listen to a noise from your car you don’t know where from. So what if you locate a serpentine belt noise that stays on your Kia E Niro? It is highly plausible that this is a minor problem, but before being sure, it is better to carry out some verifications. If this belt noise comes from your serpentine or driving belt, our team has written a document to support you finding and correcting it. First, we will look at the serpentine belt noises on your Kia E Niro and then we will take a look at the sources of these sounds.
I experience noises from serpentine belt Kia E Niro
The best strategy to control the condition of your belts is to listen to your car. Immediately after you perceive sounds 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 Kia E Niro is to transmit 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 essential in the normal overall performance of your car. The serpentine belt is said to be asynchronous, i.e. unlike the timing belt, it has the capacity to drive different engine elements at variable speeds.
I listen to squealing noises on my serpentine belt Kia E Niro
This type of squealing belt noises on Kia E Niro, which will often be acute, can in most cases arise when the engine is cold, or when the acceleration increases in intensity. . This type of sound must be significant and it is normally quite simple to connect 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 visible, it should not be too difficult for you to locate a belt noise on your Kia E Niro. 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 possibility that this event is annodine. As the serpentine belt of your Kia E Niro is exposed, it may squeak due to excessive humidity due to weather conditions and it may end with a change in conditions. Keep in mind to examine the condition of your belt (crack, crack), if this is the case replace it, otherwise simply tighten the belt.
I listen to loud serpentine or driving belt noises Kia E Niro
Just like squealing, a driving belt noise on your Kia E Niro that sounds like a loud grinding sound can say a lot about its condition. It is therefore important 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 properly. Other alternatives, the dynamic belt tensioner or the disengageable pulley of the alternator may be at the origin of this problem. Make sure to examine 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 listen to bearing noises on the serpentine belt of my Kia E Niro
Finally, if in your case you recognize a bearing belt noise on Kia E Niro, 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 recommended 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 notice a belt noises, read our article about timing belt noises on Kia E Niro which could maybe help you.
