Is it the alternator?

[brian325is]

Sounds more like the belt. It drives the alternator and power steering

[Lil bastard]

Yep... sounds like the belt went away.

Easy fix - get the new belt (buy at dealer - aftermarket belts are a problem) and a 24mm wrench or socket (preferred), add 20 min. of your time and it's done.

Be sure to examine the idler pulleys, alternator, ps and ac pulleys too to be sure that their bearings didn't sieze causing the belt to fail. Turn them by hand to make sure they're turning freely/smoothly.

Cheers!

[joshua6060]

Can you tell me the exact name/size/details of the belt to get at the stealership?

Thanks for the suggestions,

[tonycarreon]

http://www.****************************************************.com/product/99610215166.html

there's only one serpentine belt, and the dealership doesn't sell non-porsche branded belts.

[Frodo]

BTW? If you don't have the metric, a 15/16" SAE wrench will work just fine.

[brian325is]

Before you get too excited about a cheap easy fix, there may be underlying reasons the belt broke.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by brian325is

Before you get too excited about a cheap easy fix, there may be underlying reasons the belt broke.

...hence Lil bastard's reply.