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Did my alternator just die?
I was driving along on the freeway, about 70 miles into a 100 mile drive. Suddenly my car started to lose power. Giving gas first produced a surging/stalling feel, then it just slowed. I pulled over, turned it off, took a look. I am not a great mechanic, but belts were tight. I noticed a 'burning' smell different from my usual oil burning smell. Tried the key, fired up, so I got back on the road. A short time later (minutes), same thing. Dead. I called AAA, and wile waiting, I started it back up again, ran for a while, then rougher and rougher until it felt like it was 'pulsing' then died.
AAA showed up with a flatbed. Driver hooked his battery charge box up. Car started right up and I drove it up onto the bed.
He and I both guessed alternator, though I am no expert. Tomorrow I will try to test it per Bentley, but would appreciate any feedback or insights. Car is a 1984 3.2 Carrera Targa.
Thanks for coming to my aid, fellow Pelicans.
Edit: Battery is brand new, no warning lights on.
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Last edited by TargaHenry; 09-12-2014 at 08:39 PM..
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