Randomly turn off, steering stuck

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Nov 2, 2022 | 05:32 PM

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zeneros

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battery is at 12.3 volts wether or not the car is on. rev it to 2000 rpm and nothing. goes down to 11.9 volts with headlights on

Nov 3, 2022 | 05:40 PM

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battery is at 12.3 volts wether or not the car is on. rev it to 2000 rpm and nothing. goes down to 11.9 volts with headlights on

Your alternator is toast, replace it. The car is running off of battery power. Spend the money to get an OEM one, seen too many people have to go through multiple parts store rebuilt ones to get a good one.

Nov 4, 2022 | 12:08 AM

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yeah probably buy a used original one

Nov 5, 2022 | 06:50 PM

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got a used alternator, seems to be working now. voltage is at 13-14 volts when its on.

Nov 6, 2022 | 12:05 PM

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High Five & onto the next problem

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