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you need the alternator to charge the battery with no alternator when the battery drops to about 10 volts car will not run at all.
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What does your alternator do?
an alternator recharges the battery of your car
What is the role of a Alternator Repairer?
The alternator of a car is responsible for charging the car battery. Someone who repairs a broken alternator ensures that the alternator works again and continues to keep the car battery charged.
Where can I purchase a car alternator?
You can purchase a car alternator at Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Firestone, Midas, Goodyear, CarX and you can also purchase a car alternator from any car dealership.
How do test your alternator while in the car and the car will not start?
Car would either have to be running or alternator removed for bench test
Does the alternator run when you have the car started and in park?
Yes, as long as the engine is running, so is the alternator. The alternator is actually what keeps the car battery charged.
Can you wire your car alternator to your electric car motor and run it directly off the alternator amps?
no you can't
If the battery is going out will the alternator still power the car?
the battery job is to start the car so the alternator will kick in after the car is running
Can you kill your alternator by switching your battery from your car to someone else car?
no you cannot kill your alternator by switching your battery from one car to another
Where are the bolts that hold the alternator on the car located?
Depends on the car. Usually, they are right on the bracket that holds the alternator in place.
Replace Car Alternator?
form_title=Replace Car Alternator form_header=If you're having trouble with the alternator, you might notice problems starting the car or charging the battery. How old is the battery?=_ Has the car been making weird noises when you try to start it?= () Yes () No Is there a brand or aftermarket alternator you would prefer to buy for your car?= () Yes () No
Your speakers in your car short out when you accelerate Could that Be your alternator or battery?
the batteries only serve to start the car and the alternator. I'm not sure if it would be your alternator but it's not the battery.
How do you know when alternator is bad?
Typically you know your alternator is out when you have to jump start your car numerous times. A way you can test it is by turning on your car and while it's running discount the + terminal. If the car turns off then your alternator is bad. If the car remains in then alternator is good and possible bad battery. Hope this helps
