The altenator belt broke while i was driving, i replaced it and the engine is not starting. what might be the problem (2002 mitsubishi lancer. automatic transmission)

try reseting the immobiliser.?

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L MFI 4cyl



Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-1.8L, 2.0L (SOHC), and 2.4L (4G69) engines

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.0L (DOHC) engine

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L engines


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i checked the engine at gates.com, a manufacturer of timing belts. the '02 lancer is listed as an interference engine. that means if the belt broke while the engine was running, you might have some damage to the valves. also if it is slightly out of time, the problem could occur. you must make sure the timing is spot on, which may require going back into the timing belt and checking crank and cam position. you may also have to tear the valve train down and check for damage

Your belt broke replace it and chage the battery then drive to a auto parts store and have it tested.

you need a new accessory drive belt

Its not really easy to explain over the net. But the front engine cover has to be removed to gain acces to the front of the cams. You will need to remove most al of your belt drive accessories to do this. Its also critical to ensure you line up the timing marks correctly when re assembling (or timing will never be right). You may also want to replace the water pump at this time too...

try putting on a thicker rubber seat for your coil springs to add height. hope this helps

You will need to replace the timing belt and the balance shaft belt (if applicable). Your car may not have a balance shaft belt. Mitsubishi did away with that belt, but I can't remember what year it started. At 60,000 miles. And again at every 60,000 miles. You should also replace the accy drive belts at that time. If you don't replace the timing belt and it breaks, severe engine damage WILL happen. Hope this helps. Good luck.

when the timing belt broke it also bent the valves,hence the broken rocker arm. pull the head and see the valves are bent

Your Lancer should have a timing belt. There is no grace period on changing them, follow what the manufacturer says. You have a interference engine and should the belt fail while you are driving down the highway engine damage will happen.