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Hi

I’m new to this board and to 911’s.

Last year I bought a 911 2.7 coupe from 1976. The clutch and gear box had a few problems – unfortunately not the ones that are cheap and easy to fix. Anyway, that’s behind me now and I’m almost as happy as my newly rich mechanic.

BUT the car also has electrical issues, which unfortunately are hard to pinpoint. The previous owner had left a gazillion new and used fuses in the glove compartment, which should have tipped me off.

Twice I’ve had a battery that was totally flat after the car had been sitting for a week or so. After a quick drive, and yet another week’s pause, there was no problem at all.

Couple of weeks ago I took the car for a night drive. The alternator light came on as it usually does for the first few miles. But this time it stayed on.

After visiting with some family for some hours I wanted to drive back. But once again the battery was flat. So we push started it. But as I drove along the engine kept shutting out and after a few miles I had to stop at the road side and call for help.

So now the car’s back at my mechanic. According to him I simply need a new alternator to get going again, which is fine by me. But I’m concerned that it’s only the tip of the iceberg, since a faulty alternator shouldn’t lead to a battery discharge. Or?

Rgds,

Holger