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How do you check if my alternator is bad or my batter is bad in my car?
If the car won't start, jump it off. While it is running, remove the positive cable from the battery. If the car dies, then your alternator is bad. If it keeps running then you may have a bad battery.
What are the reasons for the car battery light to go on?
its either the alternator the battery is bad or a loose or bad wire on the starter
What causes headlights on a car to dim?
Could be a few things, weak alternator, bad battery, bad wiring. If you have a subwoofer in your car with no battery cap that will certainly do it.
Will a bad cell cause the car not to start?
Yes, one bad cell in a car battery will cause the car not to start.
Why your car got no battery power?
bad ground
Can car battery chargers go bad?
Yes
Can a bad battery cause your car to run bad?
well yeah absolutely
Trying to start the car with the bad battery before starting the car with the good battery can help avoid which problem?
you can avoid draining the good battery
Can a car battery have enough charge to turn the car electrics on but not start the car?
Yes, A car battery can have enough charge to turn on car electrical components but not start the car. This is not much of an indication of a bad battery however. Use a volt meter to test the power in the battery. If the battery seems low put it on a trickle charge. Most modern chargers will tell you if your battery is bad or not. The battery also has to be load tested to determine if it's good or not.
What can make a car battery die when running?
It sounds like the alternator is bad. If the alternator is bad the battery will not hold charge when running
How do you know you have a bad alternator?
Turn car on remove positive battery terminal if car turns off alternator is bad
Can a bad car battery produce false codes?
yes
