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1988 Ford Bronco II Bought a new alternator battery charged up start the car battery light comes on then it dies what is the problem?
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does your bronco have an external voltage regulator if so i would take it and have it checked
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What is wrong with the battery if it wont stay charged with a new alternator on a Chrysler 5Th avenue?
Your alternator is probably rebuilt and not really new. I have had this problem several times and I have bought a new battery and alternator. The alternator keeps your battery charged and powers your electrical system, so even when driving you can lose all power in the car from the alternator draining your battery. Take the battery and alternator to an auto store and they will test both for free. Ask them about the difference in a rebuilt alternator and a brand new one. This is a very common problem.
Why would the battery die when both the battery and the alternator is new?
Alternator not working properly or not connected properly. Wherever you bought the alternator take it back and have them check to make sure it works properly. Also make sure the new battery was fully charged when you received it. HTH.
Why your alternator does not charge the battery in your Pontiac firebird 1991 v6 3.1l you have bought new alternator What shall you do?
Repair the alternator to battery connections or replace the battery.
What could be wrong with 1998 Chevy lumina you had a starter alternatnor and a battey put in but the battery keep draining?
Had the same problem. Bought a re-conditioned alternator, turned out it was bad. Usually if battery draining, it's alternator or battery or both.
You've just replaced the battery and alternator in a 1998 Ford Escort. Do you need to let it sit for the battery to charge or is there more to it?
If you replaced the battery with a brand new one, then no. The battery comes from the store with a fuul charge. If it didn't come charged up, then you have bought a defective battery.
Why won't your brand new battery stay charged on your 1987 300 zx non turbo?
First check your alternator to see if it charging the new battery. If it is, then you might have bought a bad battery. If the alternator isn't charging then you need a new one. Check your amp guage if it has one. That is the very first place I would start looking!
You have a 99 Monte volts light came on and you still drove then the lights flashed and everything is dead charged battery nothing new battery nothing alternator?
It is the alternator. I have a 95 Monte Carlo and this has happened to me twice in the 3 years I've had the car. Each time I had to have the alternator replaced. The first time I had a problem with the alternator I took it to a shop and had it fixed. Two years later the alternator went out again without warning. That time we took it to a different shop and bought a new alternator with a three year warranty so it'll be free if it goes out two years later again.
Why would a new battery on a Chevy Celebrity show to be charging yet you cannot unhook the battery terminals as if it was not charging?
if it stalls when you remove positive battery terminal then your alternator is bad Yes, it could be the alternator, but I have an 89 Celebrity and when I first got it we had the same problem and would die out every few minutes and need a boost. We changed the alternator, did not help. We bought a Duralast Gold battery from Auto Zone which helped a little but did not fix the problem. We then took the car to an alternator repair shop called Gabby's in Knoxville TN and they replaced a large fuse under the dashboard and I never had the problem again. Cost me $5.00.
Why won't a 1998 Ford Contour 4 cylinder start and the battery light comes on after the alternator was replaced?
It could be that your battery is not getting charged by the alternator, which would be either a dead battery, a bad alternator, or a wiring issue. I'd get it checked at an actual automotive electical specialist, not at an auto parts store or a Wal-Mart-ish place. -or- Try jump starting the battery and letting it run for awhile (15-20 mins). Turn the car off then see if it starts. Did you buy the alternator new or get it at a junk yard? If new then it's probably the battery, which you can easily replace. If the alternator was bought second hand go get another one. If that doen't work then try the new battery thing. If neither of these things work, then you might consider taking it to a repair shop. If you need a specialist they will tell you, but chances are they can fix whatever problem you're having.
Why might a car not start after installing a new battery?
AnswerWithout buying expensive test equipment, you can test it by replacing the questionable part with a known good part.Answerdid you have the new batt.tested where you bought it?you can get a bad batt.off the shelf i know. starter draging.just went though this myselfEven though its a new battery, it may be the alternator!! the easiest way to check it is to get it started when running, take the negative cable or black cable off of your battery if it stays running your alternator is fine if it dies the alternator is bad!! the alternator helps keep the battery charged and going!!
How can you tell if your battery or alternator is the reason your car will not start?
If you don't have fuel injection, pull the hot (red) post off your battery. If the car goes dead the alternator is not charging the battery.AnswerIf you have a local parts store they will test it on the car,most for free. check the spark plugs and wires, if they are faulty then it will cause your alt. not to charge, i had the same problem, i bought a new battery,got the alternator tested and it still would be dead, after i changed the spark plugs the problem disappeared(AND IT THE CHEAPEST) i did all of this in -40c weather
Can a bad alternator effect air ride components?
yes! had this problem for years bought a new alternator all my problems went away.
