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What else can stop my 86 740?

posted by  Matt L on  Wed Jul 24 03:53 CST 2002
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The only time I have ever been stranded is when the alternator stopped charging because of a worn-out brush. This was very sudden and happened in the middle of a long trip. When the alternator stops charging, only the battery is running the fuel pump, injectors, computer, etc and eventually the battery will become discharged to the point that the car won't run.

So if your alternator and brushes are original, I'd highly recommend replacing the brushes.

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Matt L. -- Cary, NC -- '89 740 sedan -- '91 740 wagon






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