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How do you figure out what is causing a drain on the battery battery and alternator are functioning properly?
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∙ 16y ago
Could be a bad voltage regulator or Connect a test light in series with - battery cable Remove fuses one at a time until light goes out - that will tell which circuit has current flow, then check that circuit for defect
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∙ 16y ago
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Batterie light is still blinking after changing the batterie for your 1998 ford expedition What is causing that problem?
The battery light does not mean that the battery is bad, just that it is not charging. Usually that means that the alternator or regulator is not functioning properly. Many auto parts retailers will test your charging system for free. Try that to see if anything is wrong.
Why Battery will not stay charged alternator and battery are good?
something is causing a drain on the battery when switch is turned off
If you constantly run your car with a dead battery will this hurt your alternator?
Yes, alternators are designed to maintain the battery, or recharge a battery that has been slightly discharged from starting the car. When the alternator is used to recharge a dead battery, it causes the alternator work harder and longer than it is designed for, causing it to overheat, thus causing damage to the alternator. A battery charger should be used instead. They are designed for charging dead batteries. After the battery is charged, let the alternator maintain the charge.
Why does Ford Mondeo sometimes not start without a jump?
weak or faulty battery, faulty alternator (or slipping alternator belt causing battery not to charge) or faulty starter motor
Why does auto battery leak after charging?
An auto battery could be leaking for a couple of reasons. The alternator could be overcharging the battery causing the leakage. Or the battery itself could have a short or other internal problem causing it to leak when charging.
Will the altnator lock up causing car to stop?
It can happen. The bearings on the alternator of my Silverado did that once, and it ended up causing the vehicle to shut down. the alternator on your car charges the battery which in turn runs the electrical supply to the car. if your alternator is damaged the battery will deliver power to the eletrical system until it no longer can and the car will stop running.if i were you i would replace the alternator,recharge the battery if it is still good and then happy motoring.
What does it mean when your steering becomes heavy and your battery light comes on in a ford fiesta?
Alternator Belt has snapped, causing you alternator to stop charging causing you battery light to come on, but this belt also runs your power steering pump which if that's not working your steering will become heavy
What is the symptom of a person whose vein valves are not functioning properly and are causing fluid to flow away from the heart?
Swollen veins
Your battery light has started coming on and you have a belt squeeling is the two a related problem 1997 geo prism?
Loose or worn fan belt would cause alternator not to spin fast enough to charge battery. Worn bearing in alternator could be causing it to seize and causing belt to slip
All gauges erratic and voltage to battery is 19 volts computer and alternator has been replaced what causing?
All that would be left would be a short in the wiring to the alternator.
What could be causing a new battery to be losing life?
Some light may be on pulling power from the battery. Can also be a stuck relay. The new battery is possibly defective. Alternator can be weak.
What is the battery doing while the gas is causing this combustion and causing the car to move?
Nothing, the battery did it's only job by cranking the vehicle. Now it is up to the alternator to keep all electrical working while the car is in operation.
