2004 Honda Civic Battery / alternator

2004 HONDA CIVIC
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GINAZ
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My battery was dead, so I jumped started it and while I was letting it run for a few minutes to recharge, it made a horrible noise and started smoking! Of course I immediately turned it off. And now it won't start again. Any idea what may cause this, how much it should cost (I don't want to get ripped off) is it safe to drive 3-5miles to a repair shop?
May 24, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

i would not drive this as you may do some more damage, get it towed, cost will depend on what is at fault, it may be a faulty alternator, but until we know what is at fault we can't begin to estimate a cost.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 24, 2010 at 8:21 PM
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