Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Alternator Problems Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post medjai Posted at 6:12 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Alright so the alternator is bad (its eaten two batteries already). Why does the car die when I come to a stop light? Can I prevent it from dying by throwing it into neutral and maintaining a higher than idle rev? The car restarts after it dies no problem by the way.

Replies KRNsoccerplayer24 Posted at 8:46 pm on Oct. 7, 2008 Quote: from medjai at 6:12 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Alright so the alternator is bad (its eaten two batteries already). Why does the car die when I come to a stop light? Can I prevent it from dying by throwing it into neutral and maintaining a higher than idle rev? The car restarts after it dies no problem by the way. How long has it done that? I had alternator problems and i believe my car started back up fine a few times( i think i got a jump once), but then i noticed my radio messing up and i tested my wipers and they were going VERY slow so i pulled over and finally it just died, so i had to get a new alternator. AtomicCactus Posted at 3:39 am on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from medjai at 6:20 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Ok but can the car still run if it's already running when the batteries completely dead... That's the premise of leaving a car running while giving a boost... Neodymie Posted at 1:47 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 No that wont work. Charges equalize. There will be no force to push it into the other battery so they just even out. Are you positive it's the alternator? Try charging your battery completely then unhook the alternator. Try driving it around a little bit and wee what happens. medjai Posted at 9:14 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Sounds good. ScoobyDoo82 Posted at 7:22 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Im not totally sure but I would think it would change the battery, if you just let it idle. But make sure you dont kill the battery in the truck doing that. medjai Posted at 7:02 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Btw I don't have the option of throwing an alternator on or I would. medjai Posted at 7:02 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 New question. If I connect the battery in the jetta to the battery in my truck so as to jumpstart it, but instead of jumpstarting it, just let it sit there for a long period of time can I fully charge the battery? ScoobyDoo82 Posted at 6:47 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 If the alternator is no good, no matter how much you rev you aren't going to produce a charge, just get a new one, thats the only way to solve your problem. Also, shut everything off to conserve whats left of the battery (heat, a/c, radio, wipers, DRLs <(if possible)). medjai Posted at 6:20 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Ok but can the car still run if it's already running when the batteries completely dead, as in if I keep it revved for the entire trip (even at stops)? rijames99 Posted at 6:19 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 IF it's your alternator, you will be able to restart it only as long as the battery lasts, which won't be long.  You're using the juice in the battery to restart it while not recharging the battery.  get a new alternator. Also, it may be stalling becausse of an ignititon problem, but if you know you're alternator is bad, start with that. stl man Posted at 6:19 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 Quote: from medjai at 9:17 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 It's a VW Jetta and it's my brother's car, so I'm not going to buy an alternator for it lol. that's what u need to do. either that, or get a car battery charger medjai Posted at 6:17 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 It's a VW Jetta and it's my brother's car, so I'm not going to buy an alternator for it lol. 2kewl4u2know Posted at 6:15 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 My boyfriend's car used to do that too sometimes.  So, when it was really bad what he'd do is super slowly roll up to the stop, that way he could hopefully avoid stopping completely.  He eventually got new spark plugs or whatever and it's not as bad...although it's still a little shaky on speeds under 30. Killer Tofu Posted at 6:14 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 get a new alternator.. Raven Sword Posted at 6:13 pm on Sep. 29, 2008 what kind of car is it Most recent 15 of 15 previous replies displayed.