1998 Hyundai Accent Last Night Car Lostpower Died On Believe Alternater Belt Got

1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT
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last night my car lostpower and died on me i believe the alternater belt got loose so i proceeded the dayafter i attempted to tighten the belt after doing so i had to jump my battery then it would not idle correctly my rpms were bouncing everywhere also my air bag light came on along with my battery light i was told it could be a sensor
Mar 18, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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Sounds like the generator just quit working. All of the symptoms you listed have low system voltage in common, not a sensor.
Mar 18, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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