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Yes, it can over or undercharge the battery. If i is overcharging it can ruin the battery. If it is under charging the battery will just run down. Check the voltage at the battery with the engine running. You should read around 13.5 to 15.5 volts.
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Can a bad battery cause an alternator to burn out?
No a bad batery could not cause the alternator to go bad .only if a big short happened to the battery and melted the cells in to a short inside the batt
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.
What would cause a large drain of a battery of 1998 ford escort?
Your alternator could be bad.
Can a bad battery cause the alternator to get hot?
Yes it can...you may have a bad cell in the battery.. even with a bad cell the battery may have enough charge to start the vehicle but it then puts the alternator under a heavy load as it tries to charge the battery...Have them both tested.... There is also the possibility that the bearings in the alternator may be worn which could cause excessive heating....
What could cause a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee battery to drain overnight when nothing obvious left on?
bad ignition switch, bad battery, bad alternator/regulator,
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.
What could cause a 1999 Regal LS to occasionally have a dead battery the battery and alternator test good?
Bad connection, connections to battery aren't tight.
Can a bad Alternator cause the battery light to blink?
Yes
What will cause an Engine to not turn over?
Most likely a dead battery or bad cables. Or worse could be your alternator
What will cause my old and new alternator in my 98 frontier to not charge?
bad alternator cable/corrosion bad battery
Would a bad alternator cause your air conditioner to blow warm air?
A bad alternator will cause a battery to go bad. It does not have an effect on the air conditioner.
Will a bad alternator cause new spark plugs to smoke?
Spark plugs don't smoke. A bad alternator would cause a dead battery.
