2005 Kia Sorento - Can't move the wheel

Maintenance/Repairs
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i have a 2005 kia sorento ex and it starts and runs but two of my belts stop running and when this happens i cant move my steering wheel and the break light and batery light are on at the same time what could this be

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Bad power steering pump.

3

Loose belt that runs the power steering pump. Same for alternator.

Very unusual to have 2 belts so loose they don’t turn their component(s.) Let us know what you find, please. Good luck.

4

Is the engine still running when you see the belts are not turning? Or is the engine stalled too?

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My truck still starts nd runs just 2 of the belts dont move.

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I am hoping it is just that I am so upset I bought the truck in March and only drove it a handful of times it’s been in the shops more

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For a belt not to move when the engine is running:

  • either the belt’s tension isn’t adjusted tightly enough;
  • the belt is worn out;
  • or there’s a pulley or accessory that should be rotating freely but is instead locked in place.

The first order of business is to determine which of those three the problem is