1998 Saturn SC2 Complete shutdown while driving!

1998 SATURN SC2
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLACKMETALGODDESS
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After some warnings which included while tapping brakes the dashboard lights dimming, the charge light appearing off and on, clock light went out, slowly but surely, the symptoms increased and just got worse. I took it to a Saturn dealership and had it looked at. The mechanic told me that the alternator was holding the maximum charge, checked all battery terminals and wires. Couldn't find anything. This was a mistake as 3 weeks later the charge light came back, stayed on for 2 days straight. After that one night driving down the freeway, all warning lights on the dashboard started to flicker like a Christmas tree. The engine started to stall and i had to ghost ride to an exit. Upon stopping the vehicle, it froze and died. What happen that a Saturn mechanic could not find?
Jun 6, 2010 at 4:19 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like your alternator failed so is your car still in the same condition as you described?If so I want you to take the battery out and go have it charged and tested at the auto parts store.If it test's good then put it back in.If it test's bad then get a new a battery and put that back in.Do you have a multimeter?If not get one when your done with these step's get back to me and tell me what you found.
Jun 6, 2010 at 8:20 PM