1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass please help!

Tiny
ARIELLC
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  • 1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
My oldsmobile was driving fine this morning. I parked it and returned a few hours later. It wouldnt start. It sounds like my battery is dying at a very slow cranking but when checked with a voltage meter it was fine. At a glance it looks like my belt is jammed and trying to crank but cant/wont. When trying to start the vehicle, it gives off the smell of burnt rubber/plastic in that area but doesnt look as if the belt is snapped or melted off. What could be wrong?
Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 2:26 PM

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Tiny
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Is the belt jamed in the pullies? Also, if it isn't, I need you to remove the battery, take it to a parts store, and have them load test it. If it is good, the belt is good, remove the starter and have it bench tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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Could be a burned up alternator or (Generator) from a belt being too loose or tight. Maybe check the generator out. If it looks burnt that maybe your problem.
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010 AT 1:14 PM

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