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Yes, most definitely. The alternator keeps the battery charged and runs all the electrical s in the vehicle.
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How do race cars charge the batterys?
Depends on what kind of Race Car. Circle Dirt Track Race Cars Between races. Asphalt cars have alternators. Race cars have alternators that keep the battery charged while racing. Some dirt track cars have alternators some asphalt cars don't have alternators. Need more specifics.
Why do cars keep blowing alternators after alternators?
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Why is your dodge stratus not charging a new alternator?
Cars don't charge alternators; alternators charge cars. If your new alternator isn't charging, it could be your battery is bad or your battery connections are corroded. Another thing it might be is your voltage regulator. Many alternators come with built-in voltage regulators, but if your system has a standalone v.r., it could be bad too. Finally, if your 'new' alternator is actually a refurbished or rebuilt one, it could be a bad rebuild. It happens.
Does your car have an alternator?
Yes, all modern cars have alternators.
Why do cars use alternators instead of generators?
Cars don't use generators because the batery is already generating energy. They use alternators in order to convert the energy generated into a usable form.
Are the alternators the same for the 1995 Camaro and the 1998 Camaros?
Physically, yes. However, where alternators differ, is in the produced, amps. If both cars have equal electrical amenities, then it will work.
Why do cars need alternators?
To keep the battery recharged and to help run all the electronics on the vehicle.
What does the alternator do for the car?
Alternators provide all the power for the vehicle as it is running. With newer cars, alternators are linked to the car's computer system, which many of the car's functions are evaluated from the voltage supplied by the alternator.
What is the difference between the welding current produced by alternator and the one produced by a generators?
Alternators produce Direct Current, Generators produce Alternating Current. Todays' cars have Alternators to charge the batteries.
What is the different between an alternator and a generator?
alternators are used in cars and generators are used for you know everything else
How is dc electricity formed?
It comes from batteries, dynamos and as rectified AC from alternators as are installed in cars and other vehicles.
Which cars have Lucas alternators on the right-hand side of the engine when viewed from the fan end?
My 1974 MG Midget has such an alternator.
