2007 jetta suddenly had stiff steering and warning lights.

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
20,000 MILES
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SAMMI46
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While driving steering got extremely stiff, all kinds of warning lights lit up. When I tried to restart after turning off engine only blower came on along with warning lights. Later it did restart and I took to vw dealer close by- they say it's thealternator and cable-- want almost $2000 to repair as well as want to change oil for $173. what do you think. Friends think its just a main belt??
Dec 13, 2011 at 1:41 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's a Volkswagon. Nothing would surprise me. The alternator sounds logical but the price sounds extreme.
Dec 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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F4I_GUY
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What engine do you have?
Dec 23, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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