Cranks but won't start

Asked by Dylan Apr 16, 2018 at 12:33 PM about the 1997 Acura RL 3.5 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Was driving my 1997 acura 3.5rl down the
highway and it just cut out and died
battery died so won't show if it's throwing
any codes any clue what it could be

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Tigersfa8 answered 6 years ago

Initial questions, how old is the battery and how long has it been since you've checked the battery? I would say most likely the alternator is not working anymore. A cars alternator can last anywhere from 4-8 years depending on how well you use your car's A/C, Heater, and other electrical devices while driving the car. It is a part that inevitability needs to be replaced. It would be beneficial to also have the car battery checked because it may have been drained, and questionable for future use.

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