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The battery is used to start the car, and then the alternator takes over to keep the supply of power and to recharge the battery.
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What exactly is a car battery?
Car batteries are exactly what you would assume. A car battery is essential to starting, and operating a automotive vehicle. They are responsible for SLI, Starting, lighting, and Igniting.
What is a jump box used for?
Considering that this is in the car starting problems category, I am assuming you mean a Jump Box to start a car. In this case, a jump box is a device with a battery and attached cables that can be used to jump start your car. This is used when a car battery has died. Another alternative is to use jumper cables with another car.
Does rusty car battery cables keep car from starting?
Yes it can
Car will not start but has power from battery?
my battery is good but having problems with starting
What wears out a car battery?
Cranking the car or starting the car in cold weather can wear out a car battery. You can also wear out the battery by turning the starter over without fuel in the tank.
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
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.
What are the cons of buying a used car?
might make a noise, while starting. May have a very weak battery life.
Car battery blow when starting car?
Dirty battery connections created a spark when cranking the starter on a possibly overcharged/overheated battery causing an explosion.
Car clock keeps resetting when starting car?
First clean battery connections, if this does not correct problem the battery needs replacing.
What makes the car stop starting after you take off the battery cable?
Removal of the battery cable
Why is a car not starting but the battery works?
Double check that the battery works, then check if the engine works.
