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Why does the car stall when lights are on?
a weak battery, weak alternator , just a low idel speed or bad ground
How do you know if your alternator is not working?
Car won't start... engine can turn over, no power.
Will a car start if the alternator is going out?
It will start if there is enough charge in the battery to turn the engine over. However if the alternator is weak then the battery will not be charged fully.
What is the reason or problem when you hear loud clanking noises when starting your car but does not turn over?
Could be your alternator problem.
How do you know you have a bad alternator?
Turn car on remove positive battery terminal if car turns off alternator is bad
You turn your car on and then you disconnect your battery why does your car not stay on?
Because your alternator is shot.
Will car turn over if bad alternator?
Yes, as long as you have a fully charged battery and good starter the engine will start even if the alternator is defective. The engine will run until the battery looses it's charge, which it will. if the alternator is bad.
Why does your car stall out when you turn on the heater?
Alternator is not making enough power.
What do you do if your car is over charging the battery?
the regulator in your alternator must be in trouble remove the alternator and take it to an alternator repair shop or fit a new alternator
How do you check alternator in 1990 silverado?
The easiest of all ways to check if your alternator is working is. Turn your car on and disconnect the negative battery cable. If your car dies your alternator is no good. But if it stays on. the alternator is generating power. its basically your cars power plant.
Whats wrong with a car that wont turn over but the starter alternator and battery is good?
The neutral safety switch could be bad or the ignition switch is bad .
If the car goes com-pletely dead including the starter key is that the battery or alternator?
Well, if your lights on your dash dont light up, if you turn your key into the on postion. I would try to jump start the car. Then drive it to a local part store ( ex. Adance Auto) to have them check if its the alternator. They will do it for free. Now if your car will not turn over on the jusmp start it's the battery.
