[rnelson]

I have a 98 Aurora with 85,000 miles that has started having several problems in just the last month or two. The car started making a noise in the power steering pump area. It also would make a noise when the a/c compressor would engage. Finally, the "Check Charge System" light came on getting me to thinking that the alternator is not charging properly. All three of these items are powered by the engine accessory belt. Could it just be that this belt needs replaced? It has the original and the manual suggests checking/changing at 60,000 miles. A cheap fix. Or could these three items (power steering pump, compressor or it's clutch, and the alternator) just all be going bad at the same time?