Car on limp mode- changed AC compressor-water pump-harmonica balancer- pulliies belt air cleaners-battery was flat all good now went good on test drive next day it went to limp mode after short drive now engine warning light stays and limp mode but turn off then restart ok fo only few seconds Dave

3.0L Engine

VIN S Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:

• Splash shield
• Lower heater hose
• Radiator lower tube bolt
• Radiator upper front tube bolt
• Air cleaner assembly
• Battery and tray
• Water pump belt
• Upper radiator hose
• Engine vent hose
• Transaxle 10 pin connector
• Radiator bypass hose assembly
• Thermostat housing
• A/C compressor brace, if equipped
• Water pump mounting nuts
• Connector hose
• Water pump

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:

• Water pump
• Connector hose
• Water pump mounting nuts and tighten them to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
• A/C compressor brace, if equipped, and tighten the nuts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
• Thermostat housing
• Radiator bypass hose assembly
• Transaxle 10 pin connector
• Engine vent hose
• Upper radiator hose
• Water pump belt
• Battery and tray
• Air cleaner assembly
• Radiator upper front tube bolt
• Radiator lower tube bolt
• Lower heater hose
• Splash shield

2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

> harmonica

Really? Accordion? Clavier? Harpsichord?

How old is the battery?
Clean the posts on the battery.

have the fault codes read to check for reason it is in limp mode. Fix any faults found and use the scanner to reset the ECM program as the dead battery may have corrupted the program

Below is the master help link provided to go through belt routing diagram:---Timing belt, drive belt, serpentine belt, accessory belt, fan belt, engine belt routing diagrams for all types of car models?
Click the link below: ----

http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.in/2012/02/timing-beltdrive-beltserpentine.html
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For water pump replacement i suggest you to check the help link provided below.

click the link below :----

Water pump replacing procedure for all vehicles?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/water-pump-replacing-procedure-for-all.html
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HOW TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-water-pump.html

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How to route Water Pump Belt for 1992 Oldsmobile ?

http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-route-water-pump-belt-for-1992.html

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How to replace Water Pump on Car ?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-water-pump-on-acura-car.html

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How to Remove Water Pump?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-water-pump-on-toyota.html

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Where is Water Pump located ?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-water-pump-located-on-toyota.html

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This will help. Thanks.

1996 DODGE STRATUS 2.4L 2429cc 148cid L4 MFI (X) [EDZ] DOHC : Heat & Air Conditioning : A/C Compressor Bypass Pulley Wiki Price DORMAN Part # 34227
$30.79
This was found at rockauto.com. this will take the place of the AC compressor and allow the use of the original serpentine belt.

unforutionatly your mechanic may be right if the ac compressor locked up it will eat the belt and make the other things not work like the water pump ,altanator,power steering.esay to check though remove belt see if you can turn the ac pump by hand.if you mechanic is worth his salt he will even show you this.

All Mitsubishi cars pretty much hide the water pump under the timing belt. You should buy all new belts for the car and consider replacing the water pump at the same time.You will have to take off the power steering belt, the alternator belt, the upper belt cover, support the motor, take off the motor mount, jack up the right front corner of the car, take off the front right tire, take off the engine plastic under cover, line up the TDC timing mark, Take off the front wheel ,take off the plastic splash cover, using an air wrench take off the lower pulleys, take off the lower engine cover, observe the timing marks/arrows and highlight with paint (on the crankshaft,counter balancer shaft , and cam shaft),take off the timing belt, counter balancer belt if there is one, water pump belt, and now you can unbolt the water pump, scrape the gasket, and replace it. Now the good news, if you have tools,a compressor, an air gun(for lower pulley bolt), patience , and four to eight hours to kill, you can actually do it your self.

All Mitsubishi cars pretty much hide the water pump under the timing belt. You should buy all new belts for the car and consider replacing the water pump at the same time. You will have to take off the power steering belt, the alternator belt, the upper belt cover, support the motor, take off the motor mount, jack up the right front corner of the car, take off the front right tire, take off the engine plastic under cover, line up the tdc timing mark, take off the lower pulleys, take off the lower engine cover, take off the timing belt, counter balancer belt if there is one, water pump belt, and now you can unbolt the water pump, scrape the gasket, and replace it. Now the good news, if you have tools,a compressor, an air gun(for lower pulley bolt), patience , and four to eight hours to kill, you can actually save money and do it your self.

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.
   
3. Remove the air cleaner.
   
4. Remove the suction pipe bracket for the A/C compressor, if equipped.
   
5. Loosen but do not remove the 4 water pump pulley bolts.
   
6. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
7. Remove the lower splash shield.
   
8. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped.
   
9. Remove the alternator drive belt.
   
10. Remove the crankshaft and water pump pulleys.
    
11. Remove the timing belt.
    
12. Remove the oil level dipstick and tube.
    
13. Remove the alternator adjusting bracket from the water pump.
    
14. Remove the water pump rubber seals.
    
15. Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts and remove the water pump from the engine.
    

Water pump mounting location

2. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
   
4. Check the water pump by hand for smooth operation. If the pump does not operate smoothly or is noisy, replace it.
   
5. Install the pump using a new gasket. Tighten the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
   
6. Install new rubber seals.
   
7. Install the upper alternator adjusting bracket and tighten the bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
8. Install the oil level dipstick and tube.
   
9. Install the timing belt.
   
10. Install the water pump and crankshaft pulleys. Leave the water pump pulley bolts hand-tight.
    
11. Install the alternator drive belt.
    
12. Install the lower alternator cover plate and tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    
13. Install the A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped.
    
14. Install the lower splash shield and lower the vehicle.
    
15. Tighten the water pump pulley mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
    
16. Adjust the water pump drive belt tension and tighten the alternator adjustment bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
    
17. Install the suction pipe bracket for the A/C compressor, if equipped.
    
18. Install the air cleaner.
    
19. Refill the cooling system.
    
20. Connect the negative battery cable.
    
21. Start the engine and check for leaks.
    

Water pump assembly showing rubber seal location

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.
   
   CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by the ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
   
   
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
4. Loosen but do not remove the four coolant pump pulley bolts.
   
5. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
   
6. Remove the lower splash shield.
   
7. Remove the air conditioner compressor drive belt.
   
8. Remove the lower alternator cover plate bolts, loosen the alternator adjusting bolt, and remove the drive belt.
   
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
   
10. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    
11. Remove the timing belt.
    
12. Remove the oil level dipstick and guide tube.
    
13. Remove the alternator adjusting bracket from the water pump.
    
14. Remove the water pump rubber seals.
    
15. Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts. Remove the water pump from the vehicle.
    

To install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
   
2. Check the water pump by hand for smooth operation. If the pump does not operate smoothly or is noisy, replace it.
   
3. Install the pump using a new gasket. Tighten bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
   
4. Install new rubber seals.
   
5. Install the upper alternator adjusting bracket and tighten bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
6. Install the oil level dipstick and guide tube.
   
7. Install the timing belt.
   
8. Install the water pump pulley and leave the bolts hand tight.
   
9. Install the crankshaft pulley.
   
10. Install the water pump/alternator drive belt.
    
11. Install the lower alternator cover plate and tighten bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    
12. Install the air conditioner compressor drive belt by releasing the tensioner pulley and installing belt.
    
13. Install the lower splash shield and lower vehicle.
    
14. Tighten water pump pulley mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
    
15. Adjust the water pump drive belt tension and tighten alternator adjustment bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
    
16. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    
17. Refill the cooling system.
    
18. Connect the negative battery cable.
    
19. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Check for leaks and refill cooling system as necessary.
    

AC COMPRESSOR ON HONDA USE A SINGLE WIRE IT COULD HAVE BEEN UN PLUGED DURING TIMING BELT CHANGE CHECK IT OUT