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The alternator provides DC power for all the electronics and the engine. It also keeps the battery fully charged.

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What does your alternator do?

an alternator recharges the battery of your car


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Can you wire your car alternator to your electric car motor and run it directly off the alternator amps?

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If the battery is going out will the alternator still power the car?

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Can you kill your alternator by switching your battery from your car to someone else car?

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Where are the bolts that hold the alternator on the car located?

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