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New battery but again car wont start how do you tell if its battery cables or alternator?
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∙ 12y ago
Alternator can be discounted for starting problem; it charges the battery when the engine is running it has nothing to do with starting the car.
If the engine is not turning over (cranking) when you try to start it, either the igniton switch, wiring or starter motor are at fault. Also check the thick cable from battery negative/body to the engine block.
NOTE if the car is automatic the park/neutral switch could be faulty. If the car is alarmed it could be an immobilizer fault.
Difficult to know from your question but if engine starts with charged battery, check WITH ENGINE RUNNING for 14 volts approx across battery terminals. If volts less than 12, swap out the alternator
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Why would your 1990 Toyota Camry start using jumper cables but as soon as you remove cables and turn car off it won't start again?
well....chanes are high that it's the alternator. take it to autozone, and they will test the alternator for free, and since obviously you cant drive it there, you can still take the alternator out and take it into autozone. you might take your battery too, just incase. it could also be a ground from the alternator
What is wrong with your car it only clicks a lot when trying to start but does start with a jump?
clean the battery terminals with baking soda and water. them jump it
Why will 1995 Honda Civic DX only start when jumped with jumper cables- it won't start with a jumpstart pack that is fully charged- Ran for 30 min to charge and no start- Alternator or ignition switch?
If it were the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start even with a jump. The battery is either not holding a charge or the alternator is not providing the charge to the battery. You can have the battery and the alternator checked (usually free of charge) at an auto parts store,
The battery symbol lights up on your dashboard car wont start Battery seems ok Replace alternator?
Do the headlamps work while cranking the starter? If not focus on your battery and cables. Jump start the car and have the system tested before you throw more dollar bills at this problem; it could be the alternator but have it tested first.
Car wont start just clicks plus starts after using jumper cables?
your battery is flat you need to get your battery and alternator checked a lot of parts stores and garages will check them for free
Why would your car not start if you just replaced the battery and alternator?
Check the battery cables or starter.
What happens if your alternator doesn't work?
It will seem like it is your battery. It may start at first but eventually will die and you will attempt to use jumper cables to restart it but as soon as you disconnect the cables it will die again. The only fix is to replace the alternator , when i replaced the one in my truck i did it myself for about 140.00 If this helped please recommend :>)
Do loose battery cables cause car to go dead?
No, the alternator takes over for the battery once the car has been cranked. Try this, start the car; remove the positive cable from the battery; if the car dies, then you have a faulty alternator. Of course it makes sense to make sure the battery cables are tight at all times.
What could be some reasons why a 1986 Ford Ranger truck will not start?
Loose cables, bad battery, alternator or starter.
1994 Camry will not start when the key is turned what could it be It's not the battery alternator starter or cables or fuses?
Then it is a defective ignition switch.
Why would your 1990 Toyota Camry start using jumper cables but as soon as you remove cables and turn car off it won't start again?
well....chanes are high that it's the alternator. take it to autozone, and they will test the alternator for free, and since obviously you cant drive it there, you can still take the alternator out and take it into autozone. you might take your battery too, just incase. it could also be a ground from the alternator
What is wrong with your car it only clicks a lot when trying to start but does start with a jump?
clean the battery terminals with baking soda and water. them jump it
Why will 1995 Honda Civic DX only start when jumped with jumper cables- it won't start with a jumpstart pack that is fully charged- Ran for 30 min to charge and no start- Alternator or ignition switch?
If it were the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start even with a jump. The battery is either not holding a charge or the alternator is not providing the charge to the battery. You can have the battery and the alternator checked (usually free of charge) at an auto parts store,
Boosted a buddy using the intelligent booster cables and now my 1991 s-10 blazer 4x4 4.3 won't start is the computer shot or just the alternator?
Jump start the vehicle again. If you can start it using jumper cables then there is nothing wrong with the computer. If you connect the batteries in reverse you certainly can blow diodes and any other computer components. However, if the battery was already dead I'd suspect that the alternator is already fried.
Your car will not start again replaced the battery two days ago what is it now?
could be the alternator or starter sounds like the alternator if the battery is gone flat get the alternator tested at auto parts or garage jump charging the battery might get you out of trouble for a bit
The battery symbol lights up on your dashboard car wont start Battery seems ok Replace alternator?
Do the headlamps work while cranking the starter? If not focus on your battery and cables. Jump start the car and have the system tested before you throw more dollar bills at this problem; it could be the alternator but have it tested first.
How can you tell if its the battery or alternator that's not working on a car?
Start car. Turn on all lights, blower etc., that you can. Read voltage across battery terminals. If voltage is 13.5 or more then your alternator is okay. This assumes you have clean connections, good cables.
