What Consequences Can a Faulty Tensioner Cause?
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A faulty tensioner can lead to the following consequences: 1. When accelerating, it may cause engine shaking, difficulty in ignition, and in severe cases, failure to start; 2. It may deform the valves, causing damage to engine components, and in worse cases, lead to seizing, preventing the belt from transmitting power normally and resulting in vehicle breakdown; 3. Once the tensioner is damaged, it will no longer be able to adjust the belt tension, causing abnormal engine noises, timing misalignment, ignition and valve timing disorders, which will affect the normal operation of the vehicle. The method for removing the tensioner is: Drive the vehicle onto a lift, disconnect the battery, remove the hose connector bracket, insert the tool into the special opening of the belt tensioner, then use a wrench to turn the automatic belt tensioner clockwise and release the engine accessory belt. Loosen the fixing screws according to the belt tensioner to be removed.