That's awesome! Nice quick fix. Yeah, if there is no light then its hooked up to a resistor in the circuit. Finding diagram for these machines is like finding lost treasure. I joined this forum a few days back because I couldn't find any help online. The forum warns not to share that type of material before you post.

Yes, I agree you will need a new belt for it. However in the mean time try belt dressing to make it go away for a short while if it really gets to you.

No problem!