First start up charging system dash light "power steering failure"

Hi,

I would find it odd if the harmonic balancer was an issue that started after a new belt. Since more than one thing is reacting, I feel it is related to the belt or belt tension. I realize the belt is new. Is there any belt noise that you are hearing when the failure occurs? Is the belt routed properly? (see pic 1)

Let me know.
Joe

Thank you for your reply. Sorry for the delay. There is no noise. Belt routed properly.
What's strange is this the symptom I had prior to putting on the new belt and it continues.
3 -5 seconds after startup it will stop and not occur while driving or idling. It will occur only on every startup. It would seem like a quick slip or pulley hanging up to a degree. At a loss. I guess it's shop time.

Do me a favor. Before starting it, turn the key on, headlights, wipers, heater fan on high and anything other you can think of that is electrical. Then, start it. If the alternator is making the noise, it should be louder or last longer. That is what I'm thinking the noise is coming from simply there is a heavy load at first on the alternator.

Try that and let me know the results.

Joe

Haven't heard any noise, alternator is new. I will do the start-up though as you laid out. What's throwing me is the 3-5 seconds of power steering failure. Thank you.

Are you sure it isn't a belt related issue? Let me know what you find by doing the test I suggested.

Take care,
Joe

Thanks, Joe.

That's why I took off the first belt thinking that was the problem. The problem continued with the new belt, tensioner, and alternator.

Have you rechecked all wiring and connectors to make sure nothing is loose? Make sure no pins in the connectors are pushed in and no corrosion is present.

Joe

Thank you for your help. It turned out to be the harmonic balancer.

That is not what I expected. Regardless, I'm glad you got it fixed. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe