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1987 Lincoln town car new battery won't charge even after a jump could it be the alternator?
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∙ 12y ago
yes, it's the alternator. I have a 87 Lincoln Town Car as well and when the alternator is bad it will not hold a charge. In your message system it should be saying charge system, that what's it's telling you. Hope this helps
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∙ 12y ago
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What should you do if battery was not charged before installing new alternator?
My advice is to charge the battery with a battery charger before starting the engine. You will be putting a heavy load on the alternator if you allow it to charge a dead battery. This could damage the alternator.
What could be wrong if i replaced the alternator and battery and still wont hold a charge?
Inside the alternator
99 astro van and it not charging?
If you have already checked the connections on the battery I would suggest testing the alternator and the battery. If the battery will not take a charge or the alternator will not give a charge you could have similar problems.
Why would a good alternator not charge a battery?
If the alternator is good and the battery does not charge, then the battery may be bad. There could be problem with the electronics. You will need to take it to a place where they sell batteries. They have equipment to check out the battery and the wiring.
95 Buick Riveria - what causes the battery not to charge although alternator is good?
could be a bad battery
What would cause the battery to not charge even when the alternator tests good on a 93 Mercury Cougar?
the battery could have a dead cell, this could cause it to not charge. Have the battery tested to be sure.
How much time does it take a car alternator to charge a battery?
It varies depending on how much other electronics you are using on the vehicle at the time. Could take hours. I do not recommend you charge any dead battery with the alternator if you can avoid it. it puts too much of a strain on the alternator and may damage it. Charge a dead battery with a battery charger.
MY car will start when jumped but sometimes start and die and the battery will not keep charge could this be the altinator?
could be the alternator. could be the battery, the alternator charges the battery but does not stop the battery holding a charge.could also be a bad starter motor. take alternator off and have it tested. most places will test for free
What does battery charge warning mean on Mercedes e320?
Could be the alternator is not charing correctly.
You got a Nissan Maxima the battery wont hold charge what could it be?
Well, It could be your battery or alternator or both needs to be replaced but it could just be loose or corroded battery cables
The Alternator in a 91 Dodge Dynasty will not charge the battery. The alternator is good as is the battery. Disconnected the ground wire and car auto. dies. What could possible be wrong?
voltage regulator.
Charge a car without a battery?
You can start a car without a battery if you hook up a jump pack or use jumper camples but it could fry your alternator. It is pointless to charge a car without a battery. When you charge the car you are charging the battery.
