Car Trouble Far from Home
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
Canada
January 26, 2016 1:02am CST
On our way home from the wedding today, we had car troubles. We thought it was the old battery so bought a new one. Now partway home we've had to stop at a motel because our head lights got dim. Once we pulled into the parking space, everything electric died. We're sure it's the alternator.
Tomorrow will be a long day.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
26 Jan 16
Alternator problems are serious. Replace the thing or risk even more issues. Cars need electricity to operate, without a running alternator, no electricity except that in the battery.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Feb 16
@ElizabethWallace Yes, it did save money to have him take the part off and put it back on again.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
4 Feb 16
@Sheilamarie78 That's great. I bet it save a bunch.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Feb 16
@Sheilamarie78 i think drivers should be mechanics too or even just some knowledge of it so in times like this, they know what to do.
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Feb 16
My husband is a pretty good mechanic. He took the alternator off the car and then we brought it to an electrical repair place to have it rebuilt. Hubs then put it back on again. It was a bit complicated because he had to take off several parts to reach the alternator and not being home, he didn't have all the tools he needed. Also it was pouring rain most of the time. He's braver than I am!
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
8 Feb 16
@mom210 I'm just kidding you. We actually are adopting two little kittens starting today, so I've had cats on my mind, too.
@mom210 (9115)
• United States
5 Feb 16
@Sheilamarie78 oops. need to take a minute to proof read next time. 
maybe our cat was on my mind at the time, we are trying to teach the little guy to stay off the table and it is not easy! Teh dog was way easier to teach that.
maybe our cat was on my mind at the time, we are trying to teach the little guy to stay off the table and it is not easy! Teh dog was way easier to teach that.2 people like this
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Jan 16
Oh no! That is very worrying. Thank goodness you made it to the motel. @Sheilamarie78 , I hope you can get your car fixed soon.
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@MarshaMusselman (38869)
• Midland, Michigan
28 Jan 16
I hate when that happens. We had car trouble many years ago when we were traveling from Pa to Ohio. We had to have the vehicle towed and I don't remember whether we stayed somewhere while it was getting fixed or what. I'm hoping we didn't have either of our children with us at the time, but I really don't remember.
I hope everything got taken care of quickly and inexpensively and that you are back home again.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
9 Feb 16
That is my worst nightmare. Just the thought of car trouble while traveling creeps me out. Hope the repair is speedy, done well and at a reasonable price.
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Feb 16
It was a long process, but all is fixed now.
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