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How is alternator driven?
Alternators are driven by belts attached to one or more pulleys on the engine to turn the pulley on the alternator.
Why does my Serpentine belt does not turn when the car is running?
You probably have a siezed alternator or something. Take it off and see if all you're pulleys turn freely.
1987 Chevy blazer wont turn over after replacing starter?
did you check your battery and alternator?
There is a squeal coming from the alternator Is this an alternator problem or serpentine belt problem tightening problem or a pulley bearing?
Remove the serpentine belt and check the belt and pulleys for damage. While the belt is off, turn the alternator by hand listening for the noise.
Are all 3 pulleys or wheels on the alternator belt routing for a 1987 Mazda 323 supposed to turn?
Yes...The reason the belt is there is operate those pulleys. So chances are. your water pump is shot...your alternator is shot...or the all mighty has gone wrong and your motor is seized! You said 3 pulleys so i am assuming you have no a/c...I have heard of compressors seizing before. Hope I could help!
Does alternator need to charge after replacing it?
No, the alternator is the charging device which runs off a belted pulley attached to the motor. The alternator charges the battery which is the source of the current required to get the engine turning over and in turn starting the engine.
What should you check if the belt will not turn the alternator after replacing the alternator in a 96 Nissan 4x4 truck?
If the alternator is bolted on too tight on its bracket,then it will cause the alternator to have a "bend" so that the clearance between the moving parts is reduced and the moving parts eventually jammed.
Would an alternator make a key not turn in ignition?
No
How do you add alternator to golfcart?
If it is a gas golf cart it has an alternator and if it is electric you have no need for an alternator. An alternator would require more power to turn that it would return to the batteries. So, you would get less distance out of the cart with an alternator installed. That is why electric carts do not come equipped with an alternator.
Why does your 4 liter 1992 serpentine belt keep failing?
Defective belt tensioner, or incorrect belt. Also check pulleys to see if they are damaged or misalligned with the other pulleys. Check to make sure idler pulley and alternator turn freely and don't wobble or bind, which may indicate a bad bearing.
How long will an alternator last when the diodes start going bad?
It's not a good idea to to run your alternator with bad diodes. These diodes rectify the ac power generated by your alternator and turn it into dc power. You will destroy other electrical components in your car and will end up spending more money than the cost of simply replacing your alternator.
Would a bad alternator cause a motor not to turn on?
Yes, since it would not return power to the battery.
