99 pontiac sunfire battery light?

[jcon137]

I own a 99 sunfire and yesterday my battery light came on and has stayed on. I had the auto store test and they told me it ws my alternator. If it is my altrnator can i drive about 70 miles? If the car is running and i have all electrical devices off will the car keep running? I own a jumpbox but im not sure if this will help me out or not.

 

[JayBirdTech]

I would not suggest driving 70 miles with an alternator problem. The alternator is designed to keep your battery charged while the vehicle is running. If you don't have a way to charge your battery, then eventually your battery will discharge. The battery will only last for so long after driving some distance. Your jumpbox is good for only jumpstarting your car. If you use your jumpbox as your battery you will still end up with the same problem as your battery. Your best bet will be to replace your alternator. Driving only on your battery constantly will eventually kill your battery for good and you will end up replacing the alternator and the battery. Hope this helps.