Shut off while driving will not start

2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THEO STUNTIN
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Just got it. I mean it is used for $600.00. I need to get break pads for it and just a small exhaust leak. As I was bringing it home today it went shut off on me. I have pushed it to a friends house nearby but it barley turns on and we tried jumping it and it got smokey a little. But then again I do not know if it has to jumped a certain way.
Nov 13, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

I would start by checking the battery voltage. You may have a shorted battery, dirty battery cables or a charging system issue.

If you have a charger, charge the battery and check the voltage. It should be 12.6 volts. the charging system should be between 14 and 14.5 volts running.

Roy

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

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked
Nov 14, 2018 at 3:36 AM