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Not really. It can make a grinding noise, and sometimes bad enough that the starter will not even turn the engine over. Most times they just quit with no noise.
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Just bought a new alternator so why the burning smell in the alternator?
Sometimes when parts are new, they have coatings and etc. that will smell when parts are warm. For example, alternator windings are coated with a electrical varnish. When the alternator is charging, it creates heat. This causes the paint to smell and odors such as a burning smell can be common for a couple of days.
The charge and brake light stay on all the time How can you fix this?
It is most likely a bad diode in the alternator that is causing both lights to stay on. Or its just your alternator going out, replace alternator, and check pads an rotors.
Can a bad alternator drain a good battery?
It doesn't actually drain the battery, but without a working alternator to recharge the battery it will only discharge as the car is operated.
Why do the electronics on your Saturn SL2 shut off and then immediately on when you are driving?
bad connection from the battery or alternator
Will the magnetic pull disappear when alternator is bad?
The way to test an alternator is to take it out and take it to a parts store, most will test it for free. If you want to test your alternator yourself you will need a volt meter. Start the car and have someone rev the motor to 2000 rpms and put your volt meter across the battery terminals ( pos to pos, neg to neg ). You should read 13.5 to 14 volts. If the reading is higher the voltage regulator is bad. If the reading is lower your alternator is not charging the battery sufficiently.
How do know when alternator is bad?
If your talking about cars... If you smell a burning smell, or your red battery light comes on then i would get your alternator checked out!
What are symptoms of bad alternator?
There are several signs that an alternator is going bad. A few signs are dim lights, smell, warning lights, and a dead battery.
What is the reason for a burning smell in the alternator?
Electrical fire or bad bearings. The alternator is probably toast. Buy a new one.
Does milk smell when it goes bad?
yes, very bad
Plymouth Voyager alternator going bad How do you tell?
There are generally two signs that the alternator is going bad. First is the noise. A new noise will begin to be heard. Something like a whining when the car is accelerating. Second is the smell. You may smell burning from the engine department.
What does it mean when the battery light in my Hyundai Sonata goes on?
Usually it means your alternator is bad or going bad.
Why does the alternator keep going bad in 1994 Mercury Topaz?
i have an 87 topaz where the alternator goes bad also. have replaced it twice. it is just a common problem in the topaz's
What would cause your battery to drain of all power in 96 Nissan Sentra?
When the alternator goes bad or goes out completely, the car's battery will be drained. I suggest you pull the alternator and have it tested. If the alternator is bad, you will most likely need a new battery as well. The cost is around $200.00.
1997 ford expedition battery light comes on and goes off when accelerated?
more than the alternator diode is bad have the alternator checked
Would alternator cause engine to knock and smell like rotten eggs?
No. Sounds like the catalytic converter is going bad. Rotten egg smell is a sign
What causes your alternator not to charge?
A bad belt, a bad regulator in the alternator or bad brushes in the alternator.
What sound does it make when the alternator is bad on a 1994 ford explorer?
it depends on exactly what went wrong but probaly a high pitched whine and it would smell bad at first
