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yes but the car will only last as long as the life of the battery stay connected with jump vehicle as long as possible 10 to 15 minutes. to give your battery as much "juice" as possible try not to drive too far or on main roads your battery wont last long. prolong the life of the battery by using few or none of your acc. as possible, no radio no lights no heater/a/c. nothing if you can help it and it should last ten to fifteen minutes depending on the size of your battery. to test the alt. with car running diconnect the negative cable from your battery, if car cuts off the alt. is not pushing currant, if car stays running the alt. is working fine. hope this helps.
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Why does check engine light come on and battery gauge go down in 1993 town and country minivan but problem goes away after a jump start?
The battery is basicly used just to start your vehicle, the alternator is what generates your power once the vehicle is running. Which indicates you need a new battery, not an alternator. That is why you problem goes away after a jump start(boost). If it was the alternator the problem would not go away and your vehicle would have no lights and stall with no start. Either your battery is bad or the alternator is not charging.
Can you jump start a car with a bad alternator?
you can but it wont stay running if the battery is dead
Why does my car start after jump starting but then dies?
Probably the alternator is bad. Once the jumper cables are removed, there is no source for ignition if the alternator is bad. Have it tested and replaced if necessary.
Why would a 98 Saturn SL1 with original battery take a jump run but won't start again after it is shut off any thoughts?
A battery is for starting the vehicle. After the vehicle is started, the alternator takes over. Your battery is bad.
Why won't my 1999 LHS wont stay running after a jump start?
bad alternator, dead battery.
Why is your car not starting and the battery keeps dying?
Possibly a bad alternator. The Alternator charges the battery when the vehicle is running. If the battery is not being charged this could cause the vehicle not to start.
Will a bad alternator keep a 1999 S10 pickup truck from starting?
The answer is no . The battery starts you vehicle , the alternator charges the battery so if your alternator is bad your battery is not receiving a charge which will cause a "no start" condition.
How do you check if my alternator is bad or my batter is bad in my car?
If the car won't start, jump it off. While it is running, remove the positive cable from the battery. If the car dies, then your alternator is bad. If it keeps running then you may have a bad battery.
Your car shuts off after you jump start the car and take off the cables?
More than likely a bad alternator.
How do you know when alternator is bad?
Typically you know your alternator is out when you have to jump start your car numerous times. A way you can test it is by turning on your car and while it's running discount the + terminal. If the car turns off then your alternator is bad. If the car remains in then alternator is good and possible bad battery. Hope this helps
Should your car start right after changing the alternator?
If the battery is fully charged and the starter is working properly it will turn over and start. The alternators sole purpose is to supply voltage to the vehicle and battery when the engine is running. When the engine is not running the alternator has nothing to do with starting the engine. If the alternator went bad and the battery was discharged then you will have to charge the battery before it will be able to start the engine. Do not jump start the engine with a dead battery if you can avoid it. This puts a strain on the alternator trying to recharge a dead battery and can damage the alternator, even a new one.
Battery is good no power to vehicle?
either you have corrosion on the connector cables (wires that hook the battery up to the car) or you have a bad fuse or you have a bad alternator (what charges the battery and keeps the car running). in order to find out try to jump start it. if the engine doesnt turn than the cables are bad.
