What is wrong with a 1999 Monte Carlo if the volts light came on then it died and it will not start with a jump or a different battery?

Answer 1

generator is dead and cannot produce electricity

I disagree with the alternator theory - don't go replace it just yet...check your fuses first as well as the voltage regulator. A car with a bad alternator will start and run if jumped unless the ciruitry within the alternator is an open circuit.

And by alternator, I am referring to the generator.

I had that happen to me once at a red light, and it was because of my fuel pump. There was water in my fuel.

hello, if the car died when the alt light came on the battery is completely discharged due to the alternator malfunctioning. the battery won't jump if it is completely discharged. the best thing to do is to charge the battery and have the alternator checked to make sure it did malfunction. hope this helped.

scott

The voltage regulater in this car is built into the alternator... A fuse would not have caused the voltage light to come on before it died. It most likely is the voltage regulater which still requires replacing the alternator / generator.... whatever you feel like calling it... :-)

((8))I have the same problem too. People are telling that it is the starter. When I turn the ignition I get a rapid clicking sound.