2000 Oldsmobile Alero Car cranks but will not start

2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
155,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUPERMAN14
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My 2000 oldsmobile alero cranks but won't start. Earlier today about 1 pm, it drove fine with no problems. At 3:30 pm, I went to start the car and it turned on but had a hard time. As I accelerated, the car sounded like it wanted to die, but when I put the car in park, it was fine. What is wrong with this car? Now it won't start at all.
Nov 7, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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It sounds like you have a battery or alternator problem. You should get your car "jumped" to start it and take it to a local auto parts store to have them test your battery and alternator (for free). If you can't "jump" the battery then it is probably your alternator needing replaced.
Nov 7, 2008 at 6:08 PM
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