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Old 07-04-2017, 12:17 PM   #2
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Fwiw, I tested the alternator using a multimeter the other day and it wouldn't charge adequately under load. The whine and the smell also pointed to a faulty alternator.

Just threw in an oem Denso from the local recyclers for $50 with unknown mileage. Works great now no more noise and charge is up to snuff

I guess the battery was slowly losing charge when we were in traffic which caused the airbag, abs and dash to lose adequate voltage causing it to shut down. That would also explain the limp mode however no cel's were thrown.
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