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Yes. If it is loose on the side that comes from that alternator, then the alt. is not getting the opportunity to charge the battery. So basically you're running your car on pure battery and it will go dead accordingly
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Will a loose battery wire cause a battery to go dead?
No. A loose battery connector will cause problems drawing power from the battery to start the vehicle, and it may present a bit of a problem charging it (but that is not likely because the charging current is low compared to the starting current). If you have a loose connector and the battery goes dead, clean and tighten your battery terminals and start making some checks. The loose connector will not cause your battery to go dead.
Where is wrong if my car won't turn and make any noise?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cable?
What could cause an automatic S10 pickup to sometimes act as if the battery were dead when the ignition key is turned?
1) Check the battery cable connections. They should be clean & tight. 2) Check the connection at the starter. They should be clean & tight. A loose ground cable on the battery. Check ground cable on the starter.
What is wrong with your car if nothing works including the lights and start?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cable? Blown fusable link?
1996 Silverado started and as I was taking it out of park the truck went dead and not will not start?
May be a loose or corroded battery cable or broken ground cable
When you turn the key to the on position in your 1992 Sonoma nothing comes on what is the problem?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cable? Blown fusable link?
Why would a 2006 Chrysler Sebring not turn over?
Dead battery, loose battery cable, failed starter, blown fuse, failed neutral switch,
What would cause your car to have no power what so ever?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Blown fusable link?
Why won't your battery stay charged?
Defective alternator, dead cell in battery, something on pulling power from the battery when the vehicle is idle, corroded battery cable connections, or loose alternator drive belt.
What would cause a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with an almost new battery to have completely dead headlights no clicking sound from the starter and will not boost?
Dead cell in the battery or corroded or loose battery cables.
The lights and radio come on but the car won't start. What's wrong?
-- battery -- battery cable -- connection between battery cable and battery A fault in any of these would still supply the small current used by the lights and radio, but not the huge battery current required for starting.
Why would a kia sportage not crank then crank right up sometimes then not others?
Check for a loose or corroded battery cable Check for a weak battery Check for loose wire on starter or solenoid Dead spot on starter?
