Car started losing power then would get it back.

Tiny
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  • 2001 SATURN SC1
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Car started losing power then would get it back 60 seconds later, the dash lights(all)flash and flicker and now it wont start
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 AT 5:59 PM

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Tiny
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Have the battery charged and tested then see if it will start and get a volt meter and see what the battery voltage is at idle at the battery?Sounds like your alternator may have gone bad. Does the starter crank over normally?
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Saturday, March 9th, 2013 AT 10:13 PM

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