Q: Battery light is on, car didn't crank, took power post off battery and car shut off does this mean I need a new alternator??
Car battery light is on headlights and inside lights are dim took power post off battery and car shut off does this mean I need a new alternator??
My car has 157000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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