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    lost all electrical power

    I noticed the battery light flickering lightly when idling...then on the 401 had the ABS light come on, then check engine, then radio quit, guage needles all went to zero, headlights stayed raised but went off...I got off the next exit and coasted into a parking lot as it stalled. It won't turn over, some electrics work power windows very slow, the dash lights and ding-ding thing goes off, but nothing else, I was two hours from home CAA put it on a flat bed and got it home...

    I'm going to look at it this afternoon...What say the masses? Alternator?

    Any help would be appreciated...

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    Yes, needs new alternator. I'm in my third. Hopefully you can bring the batteries back up...

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    Thanks for the prompt response...i'm trying to order one now, pulling the old one out this afternoon...it sucks, day before a German car show, the 8 is always a hit there...

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    Which one?


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    The Berlin Classic in Guelph Ontario,

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