1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass please help!!!

1990 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARIELLC
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my oldsmobile was driving fine this morning. i parked it and returned a few hours later. it wouldnt start. it sounds like my battery is dying at a very slow cranking but when checked with a voltage meter it was fine. at a glance it looks like my belt is jammed and trying to crank but cant/wont. when trying to start the vehicle, it gives off the smell of burnt rubber/plastic in that area but doesnt look as if the belt is snapped or melted off. what could be wrong?
Jun 21, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the belt jamed in the pullies? Also, if it isn't, I need you to remove the battery, take it to a parts store, and have them load test it. If it is good, the belt is good, remove the starter and have it bench tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
Jul 1, 2010 at 1:40 PM
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YOTATECH
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Could be a burned up alternator or (Generator) from a belt being too loose or tight. Maybe check the generator out. If it looks burnt that maybe your problem.
Aug 5, 2010 at 1:14 PM
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