Hi, today my 740 died on the highway. The radio was the first sign by
shutting off the heater fan started to behave erratically. I shut them both
off along with the headlights, then about 20 mins later the engine lost
power and I was able to get off the highway and it stalled on the offramp.
While waiting for the tow truck (30 mins) I was able to start the car but I
shut it off because the truck was coming. Once I was towed home ( 40 kms) I
started it again to drive the car into the garage and soon as I got it in
there it stalled again. All along there were no warning lights displayed.
I had replaced the battery one month ago so I know it was good. The
alternator was making a squealing noise which sounded like the bearings not
the belt.
The question is, am I safe to assume the alternator needs rebuilt/replaced
or could it be the voltage regulator?
1989 740 GL wagon
Thanks in advance, Rob
