Can You Drive with a Broken Steering Belt?
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It is not recommended to continue driving after the steering belt breaks. Park the vehicle and wait for rescue towing. A broken steering belt won't cause major impacts or damage other components. However, connected parts like the generator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering pump will cease functioning. Additional information: 1. Symptoms of a loose steering belt: A loose power steering pump belt will cause heavy steering and may stop working in severe cases; excessive looseness leads to belt slippage, abnormal noises, and aging through burning; adjustment of the tensioner can rectify the belt's tightness. 2. Warning signs before a belt breaks: During driving, sudden unstable idling and stalling may occur, with the main symptom being unresponsive throttle and poor acceleration. If these issues arise after ruling out throttle or electrical component faults, consider potential timing belt problems.