Belt breaking

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
80,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CINOMEN
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I have been told twice in the last two months the belt needed replaced. Twice, I paid to have it replaced. Once I was told alternator belt, then told serpentine belt.
Now I am am told the power steering belt with A/C. When I look on the diagram it looks like serpentine is the only belt. Correct?
Jan 26, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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HARRY P
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There are separate belts for both the power steering and the alternator on this car. In the future, it is generally a good idea to replace all of the belts at the same time, so you do not pay for the same labor twice in a short period of time.
Jan 27, 2018 at 3:39 AM
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HARRY P
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And there is a serpentine belt that runs the A/C and water pump.
Jan 27, 2018 at 3:40 AM
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CINOMEN
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Three separate belts?
Jan 28, 2018 at 4:37 AM
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HARRY P
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Yes.
Jan 28, 2018 at 4:39 AM