What would this issue be, Is it the alternator?

2003 SUBARU OUTBACK
150,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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RICKIHARTLEY
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while driving the ABS, Brake, battery lights all came on, the speedometer stopped working, all lights dimmed inside and out and there was a weird loud noise, as well as an odd smell, as soon as we got home and stopped, the car turned off on us and won’t start?
Sep 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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This could be the battery or alternator, I would remove the battery and take it to the auto parts store for testing and once the car is running again test the alternator using this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

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Sep 16, 2024 at 10:55 AM