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No it can not. If the belt is missing that could cause it to run hot.
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Why does your alternator get hot and car shuts off when you remove positive wire?
The alternator is going bad, may need to be replaced soon
Why would a car idle slowly while starting on a hot day?
You probably have your AC on. This draws more current from the alternator. You can have a loose alternator belt, or a bad alternator. Try it with AC off. (if this is what you're doing)..Tom
Will bad water pump make car run hot?
Yes
How do you find were the hot wire on the alternator run to your car shuts off as soon as you take the hot off the battery?
assuming that no one has cut a wire, the alternator is probably bad. could be a fuse. Depending on car, it could be a fusible link. Process of elimination. The main large wire on the back of the alternator runs to the battery. Should be smaller wire on the positive cable.
What causes a car battery to get hot?
poss alternator fault
How do you know when an alternator is bad on a Chevy trail blazer?
Pull the hot (+) positive lead on the battery while running...If car quits it's bad. Best way is to put voltmeter (Multimeter) on battery while running..if 13 + volts at idle then alternator is good, if 14+ then it's great!
Can a bad water pump make your car lose power?
definetly and run hot very hot when it gets hot immediately turn your car off or you will throw a rod or blow the motor up
Will a bad fuel pump cause your car to run hot?
no a bad fuel pump will not make your run hot it will cause it not run like it should and eventually stop running at all
What causes a 99 mazada626 to run hot?
many things can make youre car run hot like low coolant,bad thermostat,bad water pump,clogged hoses,bad intake gasket even low no oil can be the cause.
Is the alternator in your Subaru Outback supposed to be hot after the car has run for a while?
It is certainly going to generate some heat. It should be hot to the touch but not unbearably so.
Could a bad exhaust leak where its dumping exhaust out of the manifold out to the alt cause an alternator to go bad?
Yes, those exhaust gases are extremely hot and can cause the alternator to overheat. Not only that but that carbon monoxide can enter the vehicle and kill you.
Why does the car blow hot air and make a funny noise under the hood with a bad smell when the ac is off?
I wish i had the answer my car is doing the same. Hope engine is not blown..
