My 2000 Protege ES died the other day when I was driving, just turned off completely, no power. I wasn't able too start it so I had to get it towed to my house. According to one of my neighbors, he said he had this happen to a car of his and it was the cars computer that needed to be replaced. Another neighbor said it was the alternator. I tried to start it a few days later and it wanted to turn, but it just couldn't so I had my brother try to jump my car but no dice. Months before this, my car shut off completely on the freeway when I was driving, but came back on its own. This had happened twice. So far, I guess it's either the alternator or the computer. Do you think it can be either of those problems or something else like the voltage regulator?
Car died and tries to start, but won't
- Thread starter Wakamaru
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Oh I see. I don't think I've had my timing belt changed or water pump replaced and it has a fair good amount of miles, 130,000ish. I had the serpentine belt replaced recently. What other potential reasons could it be? I had to replace the battery several months ago. I guess finding a bad coil might be a place to start. Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input. I have somewhere to start.