Re: Does this sound like an ALTERNATOR...?

On May 7, 9:24 pm, Steve B. <n...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Wed, 7 May 2008 18:40:57 -0700 (PDT), nj_an...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> >Does this sound like an ALTERNATOR?
>
> Could BE
>
> >Are alternator and charging
> >issues hard to diagnose?
>
> No
>
> >  Could a very weak battery ever cause any of
> >the above symptoms?
>
> Yes.  Even if the battery was good he has likely done permanent damage
> to it by continuing to run it down.
>
>
>
> >It is very frustrating.  Any educated guesses?
>
> Find a real mechanic.

Current cars with engine computers are more sensitive to bus voltage
than older cars with non-electric carburetors and simple Kettering
ignitions.  Low voltage can screw up both computers and engine
sensors. Try hand push starting a modern small car- very hard job if
battery is low!