WHY IS MY CAR IS NOT TURNING ON COULD IT BE THE PULLEY?

1. Can a pulley stop the car from starting?
2. What does it mean when your car has power but wont start?
3. How do I know if my crankshaft pulley is bad?
4. What noise does a bad pulley make?
5. How much does a new pulley cost?
6. Why won't my car start but the battery is fine?
7. How much does it cost to replace a crankshaft?
8. What happens when crankshaft pulley fails?
9. What happens when a pulley goes bad?
10. What is a seized pulley?
11. Why would an alternator seized?

Can a pulley stop the car from starting?

Hi - a failing idler pulley can certainly keep your alternator from charging properly, resulting in a dead battery, which would prevent the engine from starting of course.

What does it mean when your car has power but wont start?

A failure of the starter motor can be a reason why your car won't start but has power. ... To confirm that it is indeed a starter motor issue, you can diagnose a dead battery or alternator. If these are working, and the engine won't crank at all, the starter motor is most likely your culprit.

How do I know if my crankshaft pulley is bad?

The most common symptoms of a bad crankshaft pulley are engine vibration and irregular engine idle. It may also result in a damaged alternator, power steering pump, or a failed transmission if you are unlucky.

What noise does a bad pulley make?

Squealing. When the engine is idling, a bad pulley may make a squealing sound. This is due to the bearings in the pulley going bad. The bearings may also make various other sounds such as clattering or even a rumbling sound, making the vehicle sound as if there was much more wrong than a bad pulley.

How much does a new pulley cost?

The cost to replace the idler pulley of your driver belt will usually be somewhere between $80 and $200. The cost for the new part should only be anywhere from $40 to $90, while the cost of the labor will be anywhere from $40 to $110. These prices do not include added taxes and fees charged by the auto shop.

Why won't my car start but the battery is fine?

If the battery seems fine, the problem may be in your starter. A starter is a small motor that draws electrical current from the battery to start the engine. ... Sometimes, the problem is in loose connections, while in other cases starter replacement may be necessary.

How much does it cost to replace a crankshaft?

The average cost for a crankshaft repair is between $50 and $105. Labor costs are estimated between $130 and $165 while new crankshaft are priced between $150 and more $250. The following pricelist is shown the middle price of items that sell frequently.

What happens when crankshaft pulley fails?

When a crankshaft pulley fails (or the timing belt due to a badly maintained crankshaft pulley), the timing of the engine is completely thrown off. Even a rotation or movement of a few millimetres can start to cause problems in a system so precise.

What happens when a pulley goes bad?

A damaged pulley can cause the drive or serpentine belt to dislodge. If that happens, all components that derive power from that belt will stop functioning. On most vehicles, these parts include the alternator, water pump, power steering, air conditioning system, and different exhaust components.

What is a seized pulley?

Damaged bearing or pulley

A broken or seized pulley can quickly lead to a torn belt, or in less serious cases, the belt falling off of the engine. An engine without a belt can quickly run into issues such as overheating and stalling, as it's the drive belt that allows the engine accessories to function.

Why would an alternator seized?

Alternators have moving parts, get dirty and are subject to stress from heat and cold. As a result, the internal parts gradually wear out. One of the most common failures is bearing failure. ... When the bearings fail, the rotor will not spin efficiently and can eventually seize.