Shut off while driving and my lights have steadily stopped working?

2003 DODGE INTREPID
145,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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EVANB813
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I'm wondering if I take out the fuse with 19 on it will my car run better because it has shut off on me while driving and my lights have steadily stopped working like the car?
Oct 27, 2022 at 3:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure I understand. Do you mean the headlamps slowly get dimmer and eventually turn off?

If that is what is happening and the engine is shutting off, it sounds like the alternator isn't charging. Do me a favor. Follow the directions in this link and let me know the results:

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

Let me know.

Joe

Oct 27, 2022 at 11:38 AM
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