Clio belt handover failure

I've got a 2006 Renault Clio with a gasoline engine and about 217k km on the clock. Recently, the belt-handover stopped working. Suspect it's the belt bringer/handover itself that's gone bad. Anyone else had this issue? Is there anything I can check myself before taking it to a shop?

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Sounds like a faulty belt tensioner. Is the belt squealing, or have you noticed any drop in engine performance? Check the tensioner pulley; it might be worn or seized.

Thanks for the quick reply! No squealing, but performance is definitely down. Where exactly should I be looking for the tensioner pulley? Is it something easily visible or will I need to take some parts off?

Given the performance drop and non-functional handover, a defective tensioner is very likely. Locating it precisely depends on the engine variant, but generally, you'll find it near the timing belt. Without specific tools or experience, it's best left to a workshop. The repair cost could be around 455€ depending on parts and labor.

Alright, thanks for confirming my suspicions. I was hoping it was a simple fix, but I'll book it into the shop. They confirmed it was the belt tensioner and it's getting replaced. Cheers!

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