It is never relaxing to notice a noise from your car you don’t know where from. So what if you detect a serpentine belt noise that lasts on your Kia Picanto? It is very conceivable that this is a insignificant issue, but before being sure, it is better to conduct some investigations. If this belt noise comes from your serpentine or driving belt, our team has written a post to support you finding and repairing it. First, we will look at the serpentine belt noises on your Kia Picanto and then we will look at the origins of these sounds.
I experience noises from serpentine belt Kia Picanto
The best strategy to check the condition of your belts is to listen to your automobile. Immediately after you recognize sounds such as squealing or bells, you should take a closer look to check their origin. The task of the serpentine belt or driving belt of your Kia Picanto is to transmit the movement of the engine to the secondary parts that it will supply with energy. Like steering, air conditioning, water pump. Its role is therefore important in the normal operation of your automobile. The serpentine belt is said to be asynchronous, i.e. unlike the timing belt, it has the ability to drive different engine parts at variable speeds.
I notice squealing noises on my serpentine belt Kia Picanto
This sort of squealing belt noises on Kia Picanto, which will often be acute, can in most cases appear when the engine is cold, or when the acceleration increases in intensity. . This sort of sound must be significant and it is normally quite simple to link 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 Picanto. The reason of this issue can be linked to the damper pulley, which works 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 a chance that this event is annodine. As the serpentine belt of your Kia Picanto 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 check the condition of your belt (crack, crack), if this is the case replace it, otherwise simply tighten the belt.
I notice loud serpentine or driving belt noises Kia Picanto
Just like squealing, a driving belt noise on your Kia Picanto that sounds like a loud grinding sound can say a lot about its condition. It is therefore essential that you look further and find 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 correctly. Other possibilities, the dynamic belt tensioner or the disengageable pulley of the alternator may be at the origin of this issue. Make sure you check first the serpentine/driving belt which in most cases is the reason of this issue, otherwise it will be necessary to replace the tensioner or pulley.
I notice bearing noises on the serpentine belt of my Kia Picanto
Finally, if in your case you distinguish a bearing belt noise on Kia Picanto, it is conceivable that it is linked to a serpentine belt that is too tight . Indeed, it is conceivable 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 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 swap it if it is too short. If after checking all thoses possibilities, you still perceive a belt noises, read our article about timing belt noises on Kia Picanto which could maybe help you.
