Blog. Published October 3, 2026
An Eclipse at the Curb, the Owner's Own Belt, and a Dead Battery
The owner had the belt. Brian put it on at the curb in Monroe, and found the battery was dead too.
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The owner had the belt and needed it on. Brian did that at the curb in Monroe with the owner's part. He also found the battery was dead.
Key Points
- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Serpentine belt supplied by the owner
- Belt put on at the curb
- Battery found dead
A Belt Job at the Curb
The serpentine belt is the long ribbed belt on the front of the engine. It turns the alternator and the other parts bolted to the front of the motor. When it slips or breaks, the charging stops.
The car was parked at the curb, and that is where the work was done. The owner bought the belt, so the job was labor only.
The Dead Battery
The record also says the battery was dead. That fits with a belt problem, since the belt turns the alternator that charges the battery. The record does not say more than that, so this post does not either.
The Job Record
The New Belt on the Pulleys
A belt has to follow the right path around every pulley. Most cars have a sticker under the hood that shows the route. A belt on the wrong path squeals, slips or comes off.
If the battery keeps going flat after a belt job, the next step is a battery and charging test.
Car doing something like this? Call or text Brian at (704) 285-1935 and tell him where it is parked.
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This guy here is awesome he also has a great attitude just a all around guy I will use him many times more change my rear end in my truck perfect job too
Brian worked his butt off in the heat, did a great job replacing 4 wheel bearings and brakes and rotors on all 4 corners, did it all in 3.5 hrs
Questions
What does a serpentine belt do?
It is one long belt that turns the alternator, the power steering pump, the water pump on many cars and the air conditioning. When it breaks, those stop.
Can he put on a belt I bought?
On this job he did. The owner had the part and Brian did the labor. Ask when you call.
Can a bad belt kill the battery?
It can. The belt turns the alternator, and the alternator charges the battery. A loose or broken belt means no charging. On this car the battery was dead.
Squealing Belt or a Dead Car? Call Brian
Tell him where the car is and what it is doing. He quotes it before he starts, and the work happens at your address. Call or text (704) 285-1935, or see the contact page.