power loss

Apr 10, 2005 4 Replies
R

My 1987 T & C wagon has treated me very well since I purchased it 4 years ago. Last night within minutes of leaving my home I noticed the LED speedometer, gauges, etc. flicker for a second, then go black. They came back on but dimmer than usual. A minute or two later, the radio stopped playing for a few seconds, then came back on. At some point the power loss indicator light came on. Deciding it wasn't worth risking being stranded somewhere, I went home.



This morning the vehicle won't start. Yeseterday afternoon I took 2 trips 45 minutes each (approx. 30 miles each way including 20 highway miles) so I figured the alternator should have charged the battery.



Any suggestions.



Thanks.



John


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B

Most likely the alternator is bad. Could also be a bad battery too, although the description of events and the amount of time it took would suggest the former.

Good luck.

Bob

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D

Start with proper diagnosis. Your symptoms sound like a problem caused by a faulty battery cable.

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Could be an alternator fault code set but if the battery isn't getting a charge you wont be able to read any faults,have the alternator checked for the proper out put. My guess would be a faulty power module,alternator or wiring problem.

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

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R

I did, in fact, find that the battery cable was a little loose. I'm awaiting the arrival of a friend so I can try to jump start the car using his battery.

John

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