Date: 6 Nov 2004 23:06:07 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: '88 900-Won't Restart
On Sat, 06 Nov 2004 11:30:35 -0500, itten <ittennospamast.net> wrote: > I'm having trouble with my 1988 900s. I just got a new battery and it > won't start unless I jump it. It runs OK, except the check engine light > comes on and off while driving as it has been doing for awhile. After > running for awhile, it won't start unless I jump it. Does this sound > like an alternator problem? If it is what might I expect to pay to have > it fixed? Alternator, or voltage regulator. You may have a local shop which deals in that specific thing, rather than the corner garage. Shouldn't be more than a couple hundred bucks, I wouldn't think; the alternator is right there where they can see it, so it's not too huge of a job. We could talk you through that job if you're interested. Dave Hinz