[V8] Dimming dash lights, alternator light and cat light

[MendezWerks]

Once the car cam to stop, it was not able to be re-started. The radio would not work, no crank/no start. 
The Alternater was the first thing that came to mind. 
As for the smoke, I agree with you. I need to remove the covers and poke around to see what I find. 

Last week, I had a 2000 Audi A6 2.8Q with no low beam head lights, wipers, blower motor fan, and turn signals. 
The problem was a burned wire/connector at the ignition switch. 
Replaced the ignition switch and the burned wire and all good after that. 


On Jan 18, 2011, at 7:09 PM, Dave Saad <dsaad at icehouse.net> wrote:

> Your evidence all leads directly to the smoking burning thing -
> Why do you think it is the alternator?
> 
> I would remove the column cover and look for black stuff. Since the engine died, I would look toward the ignition switch, but the clues will be burned and smelly.
> 
> 
> On Jan 18, 2011, at 5:56 PM, MendezWerks wrote:
> 
>> Problem #1 
>> 
>> Dash lights became dim while driving and car died. 
>> 
>> Problem #2
>> 
>> As the car rolled to a stop and ignition was switch off, notices a bit of smoke from the steering column area.  Mostly around the turn signal stalk. 
>> There was a metallic smell and not a plastic burning smell. 
>> 
>> Could all if this be related?
>> 
>> I'm thinking it's an alternator but I have not had a chance to inspect it. 
>> Any feedback would be great. 
>> 
>> Thanks guys. 
>> 
>> 
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