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Yes if the alternator is overcharging the battery.
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Will the altnator lock up causing car to stop?
It can happen. The bearings on the alternator of my Silverado did that once, and it ended up causing the vehicle to shut down. the alternator on your car charges the battery which in turn runs the electrical supply to the car. if your alternator is damaged the battery will deliver power to the eletrical system until it no longer can and the car will stop running.if i were you i would replace the alternator,recharge the battery if it is still good and then happy motoring.
What does your alternator do?
an alternator recharges the battery of your car
Can you eliminate alternator from car?
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.
Why System will not keep battery charged in 1994 Lincoln town car?
alternator is most likely too weak, not damaged,just not strong enough for that car.
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
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.
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
What do car batteries run?
-- Answer -- The battery in a car runs ALL the electrical systems in that car. The alternator only charges the battery. If you run a car without the battery in place you will ruin the alternator. Phil
Your 1997 Mazda 626 will not start after an alternator malfunction why?
Battery will be flat because spark plugs were running straight off your battery because the alternator was not charging your battery as you were driving. You can test this by jump starting your car with another car and after your car is running you should be able to disconnect your battery and car should still run off the alternator. If your car stops than your alternator is RS. Battery will be flat because spark plugs were running straight off your battery because the alternator was not charging your battery as you were driving. You can test this by jump starting your car with another car and after your car is running you should be able to disconnect your battery and car should still run off the alternator. If your car stops than your alternator is RS.
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 test for a bad alternator?
While the engin is running remove the negative side of the battery. If your car dies, your alternator is probably bad...Of it it wasn't when you started, there's a good chance it is now.NEVER disconnect the battery or alternator while the engine is running. You can fry alternator diodes, computers in the car, electronics you have installed, pretty much any sensitive electronics can be damaged or destroyed.Take your car to get it checked. Most autoparts stores these days will do free alternator tests.
Your battery light is on in your 806 is it a new alternator or battery?
its the alternator if the car is running with a battery light on. but check fuses first
