1999 Hyundai Accent A/C belt broke?

what is question

would you describe the noise 1 metallic/scrapping, 2 slight roar ,3 squeal, 4 something else
1,loose drive belt pulleys, something may have dropped onto driven parts
2. loose or worn air intake hose , air filter box not secured
3. alternater etc drive belts , spray WD40 onto them when revving engine , if squeal goes check condition of belts
4. can you describe it
hope this gives you a starting point

You can if you don't have a serpentine belt/ 1 belt. But more than likely it does.

I had a bad power steering belt on a 2001, same issue. The problem is that the after market belts don't have enough thickness and the right taper to get sufficient grip on the pulley, so the new belt squeals more! I had to get a Hyundal belt which works well.

You need to replace the belt.
Once a belt gets glazed it will slip no matter how tight it is.

Did you line up the timing marks when you installed the new belt?

1st you may want make sure that's not an interference engine. if it is then chances are the valves are bend in the head. changing the timing belt probably won't help then. If its not an interference head, then you would need a timing mark diagram which can be found online. be very careful that all marks are aligned. when finshed installing the timing belt, rotate engine by hand twice and re-align marks before putting the rest back together! hyundai should be able to tell u if the engine runs interference or not.

Your belt broke, either something is wrong with a pulley and caused the belt to brake or the belt was just old and broke on its own. Either way needs a belt put back on then see if anything else is wrong

Call your local National Guard Armory, Fire Station, State College auto program or High School Auto Shop and ask if they have somebody that would come put it on for you. Ask you pastor who the "auto guy" in the church is, if you don't have a church call the biggest church closest to you and ask the receptionist if they have an "auto guy" that would help you. The local senior center or VFW hall have "auto guys" . If you were within 50 miles of 83501 I'd come do it for you.


Removal & Installation Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the engine splash shield.
1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
2. Remove the drive belt from the alternator.
3. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
4. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.

To install:

1. Install the drive belt to the accessory drive pulley.
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
3. Install the drive belt to the alternator.
4. Ensure the drive belt is properly aligned and seated into the grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.
5. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner
6. Install the engine splash shield.
7. Lower the vehicle.

It's O.K. to ask for some help.

Your serpentine belt broke. Don't drive the car until it's replaced. You will totally drain your battery and possibly blow the enging because the coolant isn't being pumped through.