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Changed starter in 96 cavalier why is battery losing charge when car is driven?
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∙ 17y ago
Most likely, your starter isn't the problem. You may have a bad alternator. Usually when your battery doesn't recharge properly it's an issue with the alternator. Have a mechanic inspect the alternator if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. If it is an issue with the alternator, it's a pretty cheap fix.
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Could your starter cause your battery not to charge?
No, a starter cannot cause a battery to fail to charge. It could cause the battery to discharge quickly.
What is wrong when after you changed your starter in 1996 cavalier with 2.4L that makes battery drain while car is running?
So, what you're saying is that your car isn't charging the battery since you changed the starter... is that right. If so, my guess is that you accidently left off or possibly even burned out the fusible link between the battery cable and the alternator. If this is the case, that's why it won't charge. So, make sure yoiu've still got a connection between the wire between your battery cable at the starter and the alternator. So, what you're saying is that your car isn't charging the battery since you changed the starter... is that right. If so, my guess is that you accidently left off or possibly even burned out the fusible link between the battery cable and the alternator. If this is the case, that's why it won't charge. So, make sure yoiu've still got a connection between the wire between your battery cable at the starter and the alternator.
What causes a Ford Windstar to not start just clicks?
If the starter is "clicking" then check the battery to make sure that is has enough juice to turn the starter. If the battery is good. It could be your starter solenoid is bad. Most of these are built into the starter nowadays. You will have to have the starter changed. I am betting on the battery especially if it is older. Another culprit could be your alternator failing to charge your battery.
How does a battery jump starter work?
A battery jump starter works by taking the charge from another battery, such as in another car, and passing it to the dead battery. When the charge is sufficient in starting the dead battery, it should then start charging itself as the engine runs.
Why won't your Cavalier start It's making a clicking noise almost like a turn signal and it won't turn on What could it be?
That would be your starter. Get a used one at a wrecking yard if the new is too expensive. They are plentiful for Cavaliers and used works just as good as new. Wrecking yard. Before you go and buy a new starter/used starter and change it... check the battery for a good charge... If the battery is low it could cause the starter solenoid to hop. This hopping would also sound like a turn signal. If the battery charge is good then I would agree it is a starter solenoid.
How do you charge a dead battery in a Chevy Cavalier?
you jump start it and drive it around for 20 minutes and the altinator should charge it
What to look for in 2005 Chevy cavalier car won't fully turn over?
The first thing I would check on, would be the battery not holding charge(bad battery), The battery terminal should be tight and VERY clean, Alternator not putting out enough juice to keep the battery charged. Or the starter is weak and looking for a replacement..
Can a low battery cause starter not to engage?
Yes. Without sufficient charge, the starter will not have enough amperage to crank.
Does the 2.2L cavalier engine have problems?
battery not holding a charge, altenator not putting enough power.
Function of the battery?
The function of a battery is to provide electrical energy to devices which are connected to it.
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the starter solenoid only engages the starter when the key switch is activated. the alternator is what charges the battery which is located under or along side the flywheel
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