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Overheats and stalls and will not restart

Tiny
CFH2129
  • MEMBER
  • 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
Stuck in snow and got it out and as it idles it overheats and shuts off and won't restart or release the key. Jump started it with battery charger and let it run. No battery light came on and gauge was at about 13 but as it overheats after idling it shuts off and won't restart or attempt to start like battery is dead. Could it be my alternator or tension pulley not working to cause it not to keep it charged and keep it from overheating? I checked serpentine belt and it's on but thought it could be the tension pulley not holding belt on tight and possibly cause it not to keep battery charged and keep it from overheating?
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Friday, February 1st, 2019 AT 4:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hello thanks for using 2CarPros.

Engine overheating is not related to alternator or battery.
Troubleshooting overheated engine check our guides:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

First check your battery condition by performing battery load test.charge it then check if the cables are clean on battery posts.use our guides:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Check alternator condition.check the alternator belt if it is bad or not tensioned it will make squeaking noise.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Thank you let us know whats happens with you.

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Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 AT 3:52 AM

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