Hi, I have a 1999 dodge Intrepid 133K miles, I have had the car since it had 65K on it. I was going 60 mph on the hiway when the engine light came on (which is not odd since it has came on and off for a long time) but this time the car suddenly lost power, I was unable to accelerate but I could keep relatively the same rpm and speed but those slowly decreased until I came to a stop on the side of the road, the car died and would not start. it would turn over, but would make some "rattling" but not really like a thrown rod rattle, it was more high pitched and not as muffled. I was hoping someone may have had a similar experience and could shed some light on it. the shade tree mechanic next door said he thought it might be a starter but he works on old muscle cars and said he really doesn't know about new cars. I have never heard of a starter going bad and causing the car to die. but there is a allot of stuff I haven't heard of. LOL thanks in advance for any help
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17 years ago