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The alternator really can be shorted out but you can cause a short if you contact the hot battery connection to ground. whenever you work on a car, you should really disconnect the negative battery cable. It takes that battery out of harms way and you too.
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If the AC stop working while you driving and the windows stop working too its possible that the alternator is bad?
Electrical Failures But Engine Continues to OperateAlthough it is possible, it is not very likely because with an alternator failure, the battery will become discharged, and eventually will "kill" the ignition and thus the engine.This sounds more like a fuse or relay failure.
What is wrong when the alternator is charging and the car still looses power and shutoff i then jump start the car it runs but only for a short while then shutdown?
Engine Dies, but Runs for a while After Jump StartingIf you're sure the alternator is working properly, I suspect that you have a loose, or disconnected, connection of the conductor [wire] that is supposed to carry the alternator charging current to the battery, OR a battery that has become defective.
What would cause a battery light to come on in a car while it is still running?
Alternator is no longer working properly.
What causes a car battery to die while driving?
It has to be a dead charging system.... usually a short internal in the alternator
Fast car battery drainage while car is running?
means that your alternator is not working. It is either bad or your belt is not tight.
Why would the battery on a 2006 Ford Mustang die while driving?
The alternator is not working properly. Your car will still run off the battery for a little while then when the battery dies the car dies. Check the alternator or take it to autozone and they will check it for you.
Battery drains while running then wont start?
Sounds like the alternator isn't working at all. Have it checked. Good Luck!!
Why would the alternator light be on if the alternator is working this is on a 1985 Chevrolet truck?
The alternator light circuit is different from the charging part. The charging part goes to the battery, while the light part goes to the instrument panel. There seems to be a grounded wire in the light circuit.
Engine dies repeatedly possible bad ground?
Alternator? check your volts on the battery while running. it should be at 13 to 14
How do you know when alternator is bad?
Typically you know your alternator is out when you have to jump start your car numerous times. A way you can test it is by turning on your car and while it's running discount the + terminal. If the car turns off then your alternator is bad. If the car remains in then alternator is good and possible bad battery. Hope this helps
Is it possible for humans to live on the moon?
No. While short visits are possible, there is no air on the moon and no way to produce food.
What would make a grinding noise while im on the gas?
I just had that problem a mechanic will tell you its the alternator but its not its a part of the alternator called the TENSIONER BELT ASSEMBLY IT MAKES THE ALTERNATOR GRIND BECAUUSE ITS WORKING SO HARD TO TURN GET IT FIXED BEFORE U NEED A WHOLE ALTERNATOR PLUS THE TENSIONER N THE TENSION PULLEY
