i have an AA sc and was wondering what would happen if the belt broke? would i just "go back to stock" until i got put a new belt on or would the car be undrivable? i figure it is the latter but would just like to know.

The car would still be driveable but it wouldnt be a good idea to drive it. The AA software in your car is programed to run a certain air/fuel ratio. If your sc'er doesnt work the air ratio will be different and you might end up running rich.

Actually, with an AA unit, that same belt turns the water pump, power steering, and alt. The car would be undrivable until you replaced the belt. I think I'd keep a spare belt and the right tools to change it in the trunk.

Originally posted by Croak
Actually, with an AA unit, that same belt turns the water pump, power steering, and alt. The car would be undrivable until you replaced the belt. I think I'd keep a spare belt and the right tools to change it in the trunk.


thats what i figured since it is all run on the same belt. i'll be taking your advice on keeping a spare in the trunk. thanks

That being said, if the belt isn't slipping or taking other forms of abuse, chances are pretty slim it will break and be the only problem.

There's always a concern that the SC will sieze up, but then again, the same thing could happen to the alt, water pump, or power steering pump, with or without the supercharger.

First, you will see the dummy light for the alternator, then you will notice you can barely turn the steering wheel, after about 20 seconds, you will see the temp gauge heading for the red. So, in other words, no it isn't drivable.