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How do you find were the hot wire on the alternator run to your car shuts off as soon as you take the hot off the battery?
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∙ 16y ago
assuming that no one has cut a wire, the alternator is probably bad. could be a fuse. Depending on car, it could be a fusible link. Process of elimination. The main large wire on the back of the alternator runs to the battery. Should be smaller wire on the positive cable.
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Why does your alternator get hot and car shuts off when you remove positive wire?
The alternator is going bad, may need to be replaced soon
Do alternator your make the car start?
No, your battery supplies power to the starter. However if your alternator is defective then it will not supply power to the battery and the battery will soon be depleted.
Is there a way to determine whether it is your battery or alternator that needs to be fixed in a 2001 Bonneville?
If you can get your vehicle started you can then un hook the battery while it is running and if your vehicle stays running then your alternator is good. If it stalls and dies as soon as you unhook the battery then the alternator is not good.If you can get your vehicle started you can then un hook the battery while it is running and if your vehicle stays running then your alternator is good. If it stalls and dies as soon as you unhook the battery then the alternator is not good.
Why does battery yellow battery light not go out on Renault clio 2001?
Hi, This is indicating that your battery is not charging - and if not sorted, you will find that soon your car will not start or run! Check the alternator belt is in tact -- failing that , you probably need a new alternator ! Rgds , Mike
Will battery lose power if alternator is bad?
Yes, the job of the alternator is to recharge the battery and run all the electronics when the car is in use. If the alternator is defective and not putting out the required voltage to keep the battery charged it will soon run down.
What will bad alternator do to a cars battery and lights?
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1996 VW jetta gl it runs fine without the alternator hooked up but as soon as you hook it up it stalls and shuts off Any suggestions?
Can you turn the shaft of the alternator by hand? Is it the original alternator? With the given information i would say that the alternator is in need of replacement.
How do you know when an alternator goes out on a Toyota Corolla?
the battery will not be recharged and will soon become inoperable or discharged {dead}
Can my car start with a recharged battery if my alternator is bad?
Yes, the battery starts the engine, and as long as the battery is fully charged the engine will start. The battery will loose it's charge if the alternator is defective and not replenishing the charge of the battery but the alternator has nothing to do with starting the engine.
Can you use jumper cables to start your Audi?
If the problem is a weak battery and everything else is ok. Find the cause before you take a trip. if your alternator is not charging you will get stuck as soon as you stop the car.
My '91Mazda 323 dies while driving It starts fine with a boost but dies soon after Help?
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Would a bad alternator on a 1999 Grand Cherokee Jeep Limited keep discharging a brand new battery?
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