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My 1995 Mazda Miata dropped to zero RPM's turned the engine light on and the battery light on while running and then killed over There is gas in the tank and I checked the oil What could it be?
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My 96 would do the same thing intermittently. The fault code was something like "secondary bank lean". I looked for a vacume leak, was advised to change the computer and finally I just turned up the idle a little bit and have had no problems since. It still passes the emission tests so I'm not going to mess with it anymore.
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1999 Ford Expedition battery light on?
The battery light indicates the system is not charging. Have the charging system checked. If the alternator is not charging, the engine will quit running and leave you stranded.
When a battery requires water freqently the battery is probably?
It may need replacing or it can be the alternator is overcharging the battery. Have the charging system checked out. The alternator should output from 13.5 to 15.5 volts with the engine running at idle.
Does a car have to be moving to charge the battery?
No , for the battery to be charged the engine must be running . This means that your alternator , if it's functioning properly , is charging the car's battery as the engine is on/running .
Why does automatic car stop running when battery is disconnected?
Why are you disconnecting the battery with the engine running? Never mind, you've probably already figured this out by now, but there's a good chance your alternator is fried and your spark plugs are running on battery power. Get your alternator checked out. New ones aren't that expensive (approx. $50) and can be changed by anyone handy with tools.
Will your alternator recharge your battery if you let it sit for a while?
If the engine is running and the alternator is good. If the engine is not running, no.
Why is your 1988 Chevrolet truck with a 305 engine running of the battery only and not the alternator?
If it is running on the battery only then that means the alternator is not charging the battery.
Does an alternator charge a battery while the car is not running?
No , just when the engine is running
Will disconnecting a battery cable cause a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt's engine to stop running?
Yes, and disconnecting the battery while the engine is running can severely damage the computers
I recently installed a new stereo system into my car now my car sounds like my battery is weak is it my battery that I have to change or my alternator?
Check the battery with a vom meter while the engine is running. It should read about 14.5 volts and if so the alternator is working, than have the battery checked Now if the meter does not read 14.5 volts, have the battery, and the alternator checked. If they both check out okay, the problem is in the battery or the alternator circuit on the vehicle.
How do you charge a vehicle battery?
By running the engine on the vehicle or by connecting the battery to a 12 volt battery charger.
How do you tell if Alternator is bad?
Get engine running. While the engine is running disconect the POSITIVE termninal from the battery. If the engine dies, the Alterntor is bad.
Why is battery gauge low?
If the gauge is showing less than 13 volts with the engine running, then the alternator is more than likely defective. Have the system checked at your local auto parts store.
