2001 Plymouth Neon power steering

2001 PLYMOUTH NEON
146,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NJMANSELL
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My Neon had the power steering /air condition belt break,we replaced the belt and the air and steering worked for just a moment and then the belt came off and did not break,it will not stay on and when I took it for repair and have called about having it fixed I am getting several scenerios. What could cause this to do this,what is the problem.I am being told it is the pulley that is a fairly inexpensive part and then I am being told it is the tensioner assembly,which is costly,a lot of work,and apparently needs done in a dealership. Currently the car is with no power steering or air conditioning,what could be causing these problems,could it be an easy fix,Any suggestions.
Sep 14, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi
Yes could be just a damaged pulley.does the pulleys look ok no chips bends?

most likely cause is the belt tensioner.not something that has to be done at a dealer. but a lot of shops don't like to do this job .call a different shop
Sep 28, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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NJMANSELL
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Yes, thank you, I agree,I looked around and found my regular mechanic that says he can do it,felt it would be a 3 hour job approximately and felt it was the tensioner,says that it has a plastic piece in there that breaks and that he could have it fixed much cheaper than a dealer.Thanks for answering and getting back with me,this helps alot.
Sep 28, 2010 at 7:50 PM
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