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Not more than a couple of miles. This will vary by the number of draws that are turned on electrically....lights, wipers, heater fans etc. The battery condition also matters in this scenario.
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How long should you run your car after a jump start?
The car boosting should run for ten minutes or so. The car with the dead battery will need to be charged for 8 hrs with a battery charger, but as long as the battery is good a 1hr run will likely allow the car to start again.
Why will the battery not run out if the head lights are on when the car is on a long journey at night?
Because even though the electronics in the car run off the battery the alternator is constantly putting a charge back in the battery as long as the engine is running.
Will a car run if the alternator is bad?
It would only run as long as the battery had a sufficient charge.
Can i charge your battery and drive my car without an alternator?
Most newer cars will not run at all without a fully charged battery. The alternator alone is not sufficient to handle the operation of all the electronics, let alone headlamps and such. You also need the battery installed just to start the car!!
How long should a car battery run after jump-starting?
After jump starting a car, the battery should run for at least five minutes. You want to get enough juice in the battery before attempting to turn it off.
How long before run down a 12 v car battery?
Depends on what is connected to the battery and the load that item is pulling.
How long does it take to charge a Toyota Prius?
The battery which powers the electric motor is charged continuously when the gasoline engine is running, as well as when the brakes are applied. The computer will allow the car to run on the gasoline engine alone if the battery doesn't have enough juice.
Can you take the power for car lights straight from a car battery?
When your lights are on and your engine is not running you are taking the power for your car lights directly from your battery. If you leave them on long enough, you will run down your battery and your car will not start. Then you will need a jump.
Can you run 1200watts motor on car battery?
Yes - you can run a 1200 watt motor on a car battery - until the energy of the battery is exhausted.
How long can a car run for non stop?
Until it runs out of gas. * Until the battery is drained.
What helps a car run?
gas or a battery charged car makes a car run.
What do car batteries run?
-- Answer -- The battery in a car runs ALL the electrical systems in that car. The alternator only charges the battery. If you run a car without the battery in place you will ruin the alternator. Phil
