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Search Auto Parts Search Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting waterboy552 New User Oct 16, 2009, 8:07 PM Post #1 of 6 (2173 views) Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In Hey guys I have a 1988 Nissan sentra and I was driving home on the highway everything was fine then at every light the car seemed like it wanted to stall it did once fired it back up was fine again still seeming like it wants to stall. then i drive up the hill come back down my wipers and radio stopped working then it died i got a jump then it was working ok i noticed the headlights starting to dim so i sped up didnt make a diffrence then it died again had to get another jump start then i drove to my place and it died thankfully right there. the car wont start now only if i jump start it from another car I was told by various people its the alternator thats gone. I noticed when my dad unplugs the cables from jump starting my car the headlights and dash lights all go dim even if i rev the car and when i go into gear it usally dies on me re-tired Veteran / Moderator Oct 16, 2009, 8:27 PM Post #2 of 6 (2152 views) Re: Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In Have your battery charged .Then take car to a shop and have charging system checked . Prob the alternator if all belts are in place.Dont drive far and leave a/c off till fixed . LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH (This post was edited by re-tired on Oct 16, 2009, 8:29 PM) waterboy552 New User Oct 16, 2009, 8:29 PM Post #3 of 6 (2150 views) Re: Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In Yeah most shops are kinda far out of my way so I rather not risk that but the alternator belts are all new waterboy552 New User Oct 16, 2009, 8:32 PM Post #4 of 6 (2149 views) Re: Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In It also does this weird thing I noticed it has a really hard time getting from 1st gear to 2nd (its auto by the way) and when i mean hard time i mean HARD like foot to the floor on flat land. I drove it pedal to the metal up a hill then the exhaust pipe instead the motor got glowing red hot re-tired Veteran / Moderator Oct 16, 2009, 8:39 PM Post #5 of 6 (2123 views) Re: Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In If driving to a repair shop is out. the sensible thing would be to have it towed to shop. after repairs they can then access the driveablity issue . it may be related to the voltage prob. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH waterboy552 New User Oct 16, 2009, 8:41 PM Post #6 of 6 (2122 views) Re: Car will Only run for a few mintues when jump started Sign In Yeah Im really hoping its just the alternator cause Im so broke right now haha   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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