What are the symptoms of a broken timing belt in a car?
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Introduction to the precursors of a broken timing belt: Unstable idle speed: When a car suddenly experiences unstable idle speed and is prone to stalling during driving, it may be due to poor acceleration caused by fuel delivery issues. After checking and ruling out faults in other components such as the throttle, it is necessary to inspect the car's timing system. It could be caused by the timing system skipping teeth. It is recommended that the owner promptly contact a 4S shop or a professional auto repair shop to avoid more significant failures and losses. The engine suddenly stalls during driving: When attempting to restart the engine, if the starter motor spins at a high speed but there is no compression, it is likely due to a broken timing belt. This situation is more common in older cars. It is essential to promptly inspect the valves to check if they have been damaged. Abnormal noise from the engine tensioner: When the vehicle accelerates, if there is abnormal noise from the engine tensioner or the engine pulley area, it is recommended that the owner promptly inspect these components.