bad alternator?

[mndsm1]

Started my car earlier today after i changed the power steering fluid and it started right up. now when I go to start my car it tries to start but stops. the lights on the dash are good and so are the headlights. Also before this my car tends to die as I make slow hard turns without hitting the gas.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Check your battery. It might have lost charge. If you get it started, take out 1 of the battery terminal, if it stays running, then its good. if it dies its an alternator.

 

[mndsm1]

The lights dim hardcore when I turn the key, battery?

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Yes, are the terminals tightend all the way?

 

[BoostedTalonTS]

MMCD handy? -Voltage check ~13.8 volts at idle, ~12 volts engine off ... loose alt bracket bolt or disconnected grounding strap?

Check your battery. It might have lost charge. If you get it started, take out 1 of the battery terminal, if it stays running, then its good. if it dies its an alternator.