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scott 06-11-2008 08:05 PM

I left my lights on and had to jump my car. When I pulled out I had no power steering, no gauges on the dash worked, and the rear wiper didn''t work. I got about 15 miles down the road and the car died. I tried to start it numerous times(about 20). It would run for about five seconds and then shut off. If I started it with the gas pedal on the floor it would rev up and then shut off. Any Ideas? 2.2LManual

TheEngineer 06-11-2008 08:26 PM

Sounds like an alternator to me. Or just a bad connection on the battery

IVI4ssacre 06-14-2008 01:54 PM

sounds like a bad bcm. try unhooking battery for a few seconds and try it

scott 06-15-2008 02:38 PM

I had the battery disconnected to remove alternator. None of the parts stores could test the alternator because of the way it mounts. The one store with right mount didn''t have the right wiring adaptor. I think I might get a used alternator from the salvage yard and try it.IVI4- I did hook the alternator and battery back up still same problem. Appreciate the help. Any more ideas?

scott 06-16-2008 08:26 PM



I got an alternator from the salvage yard today and installed it. Jumped it with the wifes car. Started right up. Runs fine , but still no power steering, gauges, or a/c. dropped it off at the dealership. Thanks for the help



scott 06-17-2008 10:53 PM

Ended up being the computer. $520 later I am back on the road.


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