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Why will my car not accelerate while driving?

Tiny
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  • 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • TURBO
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
My car is currently broken. I was going around a roundabout when I braked, my car slowed to 40 MPH. I tried to accelerate but my car wouldn’t go any faster. I slowed down for the second roundabout, then my car wouldn’t go past 20 MPH. After that the car stopped moving. Now I have to jump the battery to start the car.
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Sunday, June 4th, 2023 AT 8:08 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the battery is shorted out and needs replacement or the alternator is not working here are two guides to help you fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please go over these guides and get back to us so I can give instructions on the repair.
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Monday, June 5th, 2023 AT 1:15 PM

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