Replaced alternator car still cuts off and you have to press gas and brake to keep it from cutting off lights. Exhaust smells funny too
What is your question?
We replaced the battery in October and the alternator in March. About 3 weeks ago the car just started randomly cutting off again and it seemed it was the alternator so we replaced it again. Now the issue is worse the car will start up but then acts like it's missing or like out of fuel and wanting to cut off. I noticed when the car was running today too the exhaust smelt really weird. But when the car dies it will either start right back up or say I've parked for the night it might not start at night but if I go out in the morning it will start right up. But if you drive it will drive perfectly for a period of time then if you come to a stop light or what not if you don't double foot it it will cut off. This is so frustrating because I'm not sure what way to go next and my budget is not unlimited lol
What makes this problem better or worse?
It is really sporadic but coming to a stop without double footing it will result in the car cutting off but if you're driving normal it will be cool (for the most part it will randomly just cut off when not at a red light for example)
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Whoa, it sounds like there's quite a bit happening.
The combination of behaviors you've mentioned is very concerning, and I understand entirely budgetary restraints.
That said, I think the only recommendation that I could provide that would be of any real value would be to have it evaluated firsthand by a reputable professional.
An experienced pro will have the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to investigate everything and determine what is a symptom and what is a cause.
Then, they'll be able to provide specific guidance on how to treat it.
Anything else is throwing parts at it and hoping one of them fixes the problem.
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