...now it sucks major air through? The top hole in the throttle body and when I turn the lights on they are really dim and kill the car then I have to jump it to start it is it the alternater
some parts places (o'reillys, advance auto parts, etc) will test your alternator for free but what youre describing does sound like an alternator. your car also wil idle really rough when theres not enough power to burn efficiently