replace the alternator
"Prabhu R" <prabs24@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> About 3 weeks back, my 1999 Nissan Altima, suddenly stopped when I
> was at a traffic light. The check engine, brake and battery lights
> all
> came ON. I turned off the ignition and turned it on again and it
> started fine. This happened often, when I am at a light or a stop
> sign, but all the times the car would turn back on fin. I took it to
> a
> mechanic, but they were not able to find any issues with the car.
>
> For the past week or so, I have not had any problems. Now suddenly
> this evening on my way home from work, JUST the brake and Battery
> (charging) light have come ON and they stayed ON. The car did not
> stall on me, but it feels as though the car is struggling to pick up
> speed. It almost feels as though the engine has to overcome some
> resistance to keep the car moving. I hear a sound, something you
> would
> hear when the engine is working too hard.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas what could it be? Could it be the
> alternator? I wonder why the mechanic (who is a good mechanic) could
> not find anything in the first place.
>
> Also, is it better to take the car to a Nissan Dealer or would any
> mechanic suffice?
> Thanks
> Prabhu
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