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How can you tell if it is an alternator problem or just a dead battery?
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∙ 16y ago
generally if you hook up a multi-meter to the battery and start the engine it should read 13.5 or 14 volts, when you turn on headlights and other accessories the alternator should keep the battery charged up to at least 12 volts, you can also just check the battery to see how many volts it's putting out before you start the vehicle
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Can a battery go dead without being an alternator problem?
Yes, it can have a dead cell or something can be on pulling power from the battery. Batteries are just like people: Some live longer than others, but they all die eventually. A dead battery can indeed be an alternator problem, but is much more likely to just be a battery that reached the end of it's useful life.
You just changed the alternator on a ford 95 contour and your car still wont start what could be the problem?
You may have a weak or dead battery.
What would cause no power to show up in the car with a hot battery and a new alternator Every thing is dead?
i had this problem i just had to make sure i was getting a good connection i just cleaned the battery cables
Would a bad alternator cause a battery to go dead?
either the alternator is dischargeing the battery or it is going flat just because its not getting re charged
How do you identify the alarm fuse to a Mazda 626 1995 model?
it's your alternator I just had the same problem its going dead causing it to use most of the battery power
Your car wont start just makes a clicking sound?
That could be the alternator or the battery. Try jump starting your car with another car's battery. If it still does not start, it is probably the alternator. If it starts, your battery is dead.
What engine sound will you get if your alternator is gone or going?
if your alternator is gone or going your car will start and then eventually just stop running because your battery has gone dead. it typically will not make any sound when your engine is not running because of a dead battery.
What is it when the tail lights stay on and interior lights stay on and make clicking sound on 94 stealth?
The engine is clicking with all of the interior lights on? Dead battery... and for future reference... if there is no clicking= really dead battery and it might not recharge. In that case check the alternator, if the alternator is still good, just buy a new battery. If the battery continues to fail to recharge get a new alternator.
Why is a car battery being drained in an 1985 Fiero. A rebuilt alternator has just been installed but the battery is still contueing to be drained?
dead cell in the battery or something is on that is pulling power from the battery.
Just installed a new alternator and belt on 1999 blazer - the new alternator is very hot your husband has leather hands and says it very hot Everything is grounded properly?
is your battery Low or poor?? Charge your battery on slow charge for 8hrs to give it a good deep charge, Installing an alternator on a low or dead battery will ruin it and also not charge your battery properly.. An alternator is not a battery charger its a battery maintainer!!
What will make the battery indicator light come on after replacing alternator in 93 bronco?
Either the new alternator is dead, belt slippage or there is a wiring problem. The Globe could also be of the wrong value. On really early cars the globe is part of the circuit not just an indicator.
Why does check engine light come on and battery gauge go down in 1993 town and country minivan but problem goes away after a jump start?
The battery is basicly used just to start your vehicle, the alternator is what generates your power once the vehicle is running. Which indicates you need a new battery, not an alternator. That is why you problem goes away after a jump start(boost). If it was the alternator the problem would not go away and your vehicle would have no lights and stall with no start. Either your battery is bad or the alternator is not charging.
