Was driving my car yesterday when all of a sudden the battery light came on and then I lost power steering. ??

Question:
Battery is only 7 months old. Any suggestions on what to check for? thanks in advance.

Answers:

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Like most folks replied, it's most likely the belt.

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If your belt's ribbs are all torn and flat, then the belt is going to slip causing the alternator to lose power off and on.

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You need a new belt. Open your hood and look at the thing, I'm sure you'll see signs of wear and tear, if so, it's an easy fix, and cheap, too.

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Your belt broke. Don't drive the car anymore until it's fixed. The water pump is also not pumping water so overheating will be an issue. Can't tell you how much or how difficult to replace without year, make and model.

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You might have a bad alternator which in turn shot your battery. Take them both out and take them to your local parts store and they can test them free of charge. I bet it's your alternator.

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Was it very cold? or is this a on going thing?
Turn your head light on then start your car if they get brighter and it does not happen again i would let it be. yet i would save a few bucks to a further repair latter.

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belt broke or could be a bearing going out,, does it make noise

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sounds like you fan belt on the alternator is off or the alternate has failed but its an ease fix . if the belt is off you will see it right away if that's not it have it tested to see if its producing any power. you might have to replace the alternator.

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Every on seems to think your battery or charging system is bad, I can surmise from your info that the engine probably died and you were able to restart it, correct? If so then I am gonna suggest you restart the engine and tap in the area of the ECM (computer) on the right fender well just behind the coolant reservoir, see if the engine stalls, if it does then you probably have a problem with the PROM inside the ECM. Try that first and e-mail me back and I'll try to help you some more.
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