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That is the purpose of an alternator. The keep the battery charged and to run all the electrics on the vehicle. However it is never a good idea to allow the alternator to charge a dead battery. This will put a strain on the alternator and may damage it.
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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.
Are there any devices that can charge up a car battery besides an alternator?
older cars had a generator ,not an alternator, but you can always use a battery charger to charge a battery
How long do you run your car after a a car jump?
I assume you mean how long to charge the battery. You should never let the alternator charge a dead battery if possible. The alternator is designed to keep the battery charged but not to charge a dead battery. You put a strain on the alternator and it can cause a diode to burn out. Drive home and then put a battery charger on the battery to fully charge it.
Will your car shut off if the alternator goes out?
No, the alternator is used to charge the battery apperently.
Will a car alternator charge a deep cycle battery?
Yes
Does quick charging a battery hurt the alternator?
if you boost charge a battery you should discinnect it from the car. if not you may burn out the alternator
Why does your car battery light flicker?
poor charge or intermitant charge from the alternator, also check condition of the alternator belt
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.
2000 Dodge Stratus loses its battery charge you charge the battery car runs for 3 miles and dies out again Battery needs another charge What is the problem?
your alternator is not charging your battery..u need to get a new alternator
Can a car battery over charge it self in the car?
Sure, if the alternator voltage regulator is defective it can overcharge the battery.
Why does my 1993 Lincoln town car not charge the battery?
Have the alternator tested.
Can you charge an ATV battery with a car battery?
I am assuming you mean with the auto engine running. Yes, that is possible but you are putting a strain on the alternator of the car. An alternator is not designed to charge a dead battery. It is designed to keep a charged battery fully charged. as long as the ATV battery is the same voltage as the car battery, usually 12 volts, you can charge it, or jump start the atv and let it charge the battery itself.
