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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  someone claiming to be gocubs on  Sun Aug 12 15:47 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Hello everyone.
Just yesterday we were driving and the check engine light turned on, shortly thereafter the electrical (lights, windows, etc) and the a/c started to quit. Finally after 5 minuts the engine stopped. Tried to restart, got one crank and it was completely dead. Just clicking when you turn the ignition. Checked the drive belts and they looked ok. I was wondering if anyone ever ran into this problem or can diagnose what it is.
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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  jonwhite on  Mon Aug 13 08:08 CST 2007
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Before going after your alternator clean battery terminals and clamps.








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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2003 on  Mon Aug 13 06:11 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Take the cover off the end of the alternator remove the brush block unit and check the condition of the brushes. If they're worn down replace'm. I've had them stick in the holder before. A little tap and some cleaning might free them up.








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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  KlausC on  Sun Aug 12 17:12 CST 2007
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Get your battery fully charged. Then turn off the cabin fan, radio, daytime running lights, and anything else that can use electricity. That should give you about an hours worth of driving.
Sounds like the alternator brushes stopped brushing and your car started to drain the battery.

Klaus
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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  someone claiming to be cyclmck on  Sun Aug 12 15:56 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Pretty safe bet it's the alternator.








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stalled and stranded 850

posted by  Icelandic on  Mon Aug 13 00:11 CST 2007
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I agree. Bad alternator followed by battery drain.
Probably the alternator voltage regulator which incorporates the brushes needs to be replaced. The battery charge is a good advice.If problem helps again after about one hour, alternator it is.








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stalled and stranded 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be gocubs on  Mon Aug 27 18:36 CST 2007 [RELATED]

thanks everyone! you all nailed it. it was the alternator.







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