Have an 89ix coupe m20 died on me at work got a jump drove maybe 5 miles started to sputter lights went dim and died..cruised her into a parking lot stranded..any idea on what could cause this. Any suggestions well apriecated
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Last edited by sothirtysty; 11-08-2014, 12:29 AM. -
Bad alternator, rectifier, regulator.
You could probably limp it along by not using the headlights or any large power draw. -
Most likely worn brushes on the voltage regulator."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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Put a different battery in, was able to make it home, car still sputtering.Comment
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Yea I would suspect the brushed on alternator.
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Another 1+ for brushes, same thing happened to mine this spring.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Funny thing is I keep a spare alternater in my trunk when I take trips. Guess im not paranoid anymore.Comment
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