Does the serpentine belt affect the battery?
Does the serpentine belt affect the battery? The serpentine belt is also known as an alternator belt, fan belt, or accessory drive belt. And it may stop the alternator from generating power to operate the vehicle's electric/electronic systems and recharge the battery - the headlights will dim, the radio will not work, and the battery will die. How does a new serpentine belt get installed? It's installed by removing the bolts on the alternator so it can be moved into and out of place. The alternator actually pivots around the lower bolt, so you can remove the belt. The other...