1995 Chevy Cavalier alternator

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ANNAE23
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1995 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 208000 miles

How do you know your alternator went out? I was driving my car last night and the lights started to dim and it shut off...the oil light came on as well...the car cranks but does not start....what should I do?...I am a female that just moved to anothe city and this is just too much for me....can you help me?
Dec 12, 2009 at 5:19 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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does it crank over really slow, or like normal?

at the very least, you are going to need a volt meter to do some testing.
Dec 12, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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