i don't exactly know my problem why is my belt smoking?

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
180,000 MILES
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MELISSAJONES
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its a 4 cyl theres two belts the one on the right that runs the a/c and alternator. the one on the left what does it run? thats whats smoking and my a/c light its blinking only when you turn the a/c on full blast. also my harmonic balancer wobbles something awful could that be a problem?
Sep 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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something is locked up smoking the belt. have a shop at least tell you the failure

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Sep 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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MELISSAJONES
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It doesnt start smoking until I turn the airconditioner full blast. What is that belt?
Sep 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Power steering belt.

If the harmonic balancer is wobbling, it is due for replacement. It can cause the smoking as well.
Sep 7, 2012 at 5:51 PM