2001 Volkswagen Jetta can u please help me?

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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2001VWJET
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Okay today my radio was blinking on and off especially the higher i turned it up then as i hit the gas once my rpms got around 3500rpms my car was bogging out and turbo wasn't kicking in i let my car sit about 20 minutes, then tried to start it and it wouldn't start so i bump started it and the lights were very dim and flashing epc and engine light was blinking then car quit on me about 2 miles down road got a jump start and it started but when i hit the gas no response at all and all the lights are very dim and if i use any power from lights or stereo it dies and the car won't start up again and i have a new battery and the fumes are real rich like gasoline. Does this sound like the alternator to you or a short in my wiring? Thank you very much
Feb 16, 2009 at 1:03 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Inspect battery terminals and cables. Make sure they are tightened and not corroded. If OK, have alternator tested. You can have it tested on or off of vehicle. Most part stores test for free of charge.




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