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Most definitely you can ruin it. Always charge an auto battery with an automatic charger that shuts down when the battery if fully charged.
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Can a bad starter keep your alternator and battery from charging?
YesFirst if the starter is bad the car will not start, if it will not start it can not charge the battery.If the starter will not work it can mean there is an electrical problem that will also prevent the alternator from charging the batteryThe starter itself CAN NOT CAUSE CHARGING PROBLEMS!The extra load on the battery can ruin the battery and that can ruin the alternator. But before that NO.
Why is water added to storage cells of motorcycle and car?
The charging system may be over charging the battery. Over charging the battery can speed up the evaporation process. Have the electrical system tested.
Can you charge a dead battery by getting a second car that is running take the good battery out of the running car and put the dead battery into the running car as a means of charging it?
No, this will place a very heavy load on the alternator of the car and may result in burning out the diodes of the car charging the battery. You could easily ruin the alternator. Purchase a battery charger and charge the dead battery with that. Alternators are not made to charge dead batteries.
Will a car battery charger ruin my battery if I accidentally reverse the cables while charging?
Yes it will damage your battery if you reverse the cables. There is an article on Wikipedia about it at this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rechargeable_battery.
How do you ruin a car battery?
Keep the car light on
Why your car battery not charging back?
charging system not charging battery with new batttery, alternator and fuel pump. what will make that happen ?
Is charging of car battery chemical change?
Yes. The charging causes a chemical change in the electrolyte of the battery.
What causes a car battery to smoke?
First of all, dangerous situation! That battery can explode in your face if you create a spark anywhere near it. The charging system may be over charging the battery or the battery may have an internal problem. Allow the battery to cool down (over night) before you do any thing.
Can you ruin a car battery by putting it on a battery charger everyday?
Yes
Can you drain a car battery by charging another car battery?
only if the car your using to charge the other on is not started
Will charging a car battery without disconnecting it from the car damage the alternator?
No
Do you need to unhook battery from car before charging?
No.
