2013 Mazda BT-50 (UP) — Repair Solution

3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · Drive Belt Issues / Damage / Loss · Engine

Mazda BT-50 (UP) Drive Belt Issues / Damage / Loss Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: BT-50 (UP)
Year: 2013
Engine: 3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 255,738
Area: Engine
Category: Drive Belt Issues / Damage / Loss

Customer Complaint

The drive belt was repeatedly slipping off the top idler pulley shortly after the vehicle was returned to service.

Problem Summary

The drive belt would not stay seated on the top idler pulley and would walk off after a short period of operation. Prior to presentation the drive belt, drive belt tensioner and top idler pulley had already been replaced, and all other accessory drive pulleys were observed to be solid with no detectable bearing play or wobble.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZUP13142
Vehicle2013 Mazda BT-50 (UP)
Engine3.2L P5AT 5cyl 20v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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