So this will throw you back and forth. I almost purchased the alternator for Autozone. I didn't. I went to a local shop to see what they would charge to replace the alternator so I'd have a warranty on the labor and part. They said , lets test your system. They did a full battery of electrical tests...

Sorry - Here is some background! 09 Vibe with 48,000 miles on it. 2nd Owner. Previous owner was a lady up in NJ who put 44,000 miles on it. Have all service records that car fax provides. No floods noted on carfax. No major repairs either. I now live in Kansas. Ungoldy hot summers 110 some days and ...

I wish I could pat myself on the back but it looks like I spoke too soon. It was fine for a day now it's back to square one doing the same thing. Actually in a drive through and the car just about died but caught itself. Still stuttering the electronics hard on steering wheel turns I really thought ...

Thanks for the replies! I will definitely check the battery. I was driving the car yesterday and didn't have my tunes turned up loud and realized the car sounded a tad bit louder than usual. Came home and noticed that the intake top cover was loose and was not making a seal. I don't know how long it...

Saturday: I got out to my car, try to start car. Car just cranks and wont turn over. Wait a while, Still nothing. Give it some gas. Still nothing. Give it some gas again, now starts w ith a white cloud of smoke. I wrote this off as a fluke as the key slipped from my fingers when trying to start the ...