Q: Charging system

asked by on February 21, 2017

Car stalled twice in one day while driving. Earlier that morning engine hesitated to start. Battery, starter, alternator has been eliminated. Strange engine noise just prior to engine stalling and losing power. All console lights stayed on. Lights stayed bright. Engine would not start. Just one click when attempting to start even with jumper cables and batter charger.

My car has 124000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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