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As long as the battery is charged and electrical component use is kept at a minimum I've seen vehicles drive for a couple of hours before the battery dies. Newer cars with daytime running lights and lots of electrical toys die quicker.
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How do you know the problem is the alternator?
If your car doesnt start, it could be the battery. But if the car starts and you unplug the negative cable and the car turns off, its the alternator.
Would a bad O2 sensor make the car not start at all?
no if the car doesnt start check the battery and the alternator and the starter.
If a car has a voltage regulator in the alternator does it still work if the cars off?
No, the regulator in the alternator only regulates when the alternator is charging (alternator must be rotating).
Is alternator used once car starts?
The battery "starts" the car...after that the alternator keeps the battery charged. They work together in other words.
Where is the Alternator located on a 1999 Cadillac eldorado?
I have no idea about this specific car, but the alternator in general is an electrical generator which is driven off the engine's crankshaft. It will normally be at one end of the engine and driven by a belt - it is easily identified as it is about the size of a pineapple and is surrounded by coils of wire.
What are examples of mechanical to electrical energy?
A steam turbine/generator in a power station, a small gasoline powered generator, or a 12v alternator in your car driven by the engine.
How long does car battery stay charged if not driven?
how long do batterys work for a car?
How do you know when the starter is bad on a Nissan Maxima?
You know when the starter on your nissan maxima is going bad when your car doesnt start/ even when someone gives you a boost, all your fuses are fine, and none of them are NOT blown. You know its your starter and NOT alernator when you take another battery from a car thats been driven and their battery is ok and you put it into your car and the car will not start. If its the alternator, then the car would start in that case.
How do you know when your car stereo has blown?
when it doesnt work
Can internally regulator alternator work in car with external regulator?
Only if the wiring on the car is modified.
What are the Common faults with Ford Fiesta zetec 1.4?
i have had this car 4 a year in it simply doesnt go wrong and i have driven it hard
Battery KEEPS draining?
Need more info... How old is it? Do you drive short distances? Does it sit around not driven a lot? Check for a short, bad alternator, or fried battery. If you take the car to an alternator shop, they can usually tell you for free if it's the battery or the alternator.
