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Vehicle is 19916cyl Pontiac 6000LE-problem is dead drain on battery-have gone through 3 batteries and 5 alternators in 1 yr-no fuses are ever blown-any suggestions on where to look to fix this problem?
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∙ 17y ago
2 possibilities are 1.) the voltage regulator or 2.) the worst possible answer, wiring gremlins draining on ur elec. system i.e. (improperly wired stereo system) ~Chuck~
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What is the difference between the welding current produced by alternator and the one produced by a generators?
Alternators produce Direct Current, Generators produce Alternating Current. Todays' cars have Alternators to charge the batteries.
How is dc electricity formed?
It comes from batteries, dynamos and as rectified AC from alternators as are installed in cars and other vehicles.
When 2 alternators are connected in parallel what is the resultant terminal voltage of the two alternators?
Since the alternators are in parallel, the resultant voltage should be the same as either alternator - exactly as it would be if two batteries are connected in parallel. Voltage remains the same but current capacity is doubled. I would recommend connecting the alternators through a network that will balance the load between them.
How are airplane battery's charged?
The same way a car battery is charged, via alternators. An airplane can have up to eight extremely strong engines that can provide tremendous amount of torque for very strong alternators to charge the batteries.
Why does your car quit running?
Many reasons.. Could be from transmission, alternators, engine, o2 senors, filters, batteries.. List goes on..
If two cars are jumpered together for a long time will the alternators continue to charge the batteries normally?
Yes: provided that there are no underlying issues. What usually happens is that one of the two alternators does all the work while the other one coasts
What provides the voltage difference in an electric circuit?
Voltage sources provide the voltage difference across an electrical circuit, these may be batteries, generators, alternators, solar cells, etc.
How do you make electricty?
Several ways. Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy: Generators and Alternators Chemical Energy to Electrical Energy: Batteries Fuel Cells Thermal Energy to Electrical Energy: Thermocouples
What are some of the top vehicle break down causes?
The top five reasons cars break down are dead batteries, flat tires, alternators, starter motors, and fuel problems. If you are unsure of the problem with your vehicle, see a mechanic.
What car or auto parts could one exchange without much experience?
Some auto parts you can exchange without much experience include drive belts, alternators and batteries. You can learn how to replace these parts yourself at the eHow website.
How many years does a Toyota Camry alternator last?
Car was 5 yrs only when it first went. Was not near my mechanic on the other side of the state and went to Tire Kindgdom . BIG mistake just had to have it replace again less than 12,000 but 15 months old. Also out for the cost of 2 batteries, what a mess. The car is 8 years old has 72,000 miles and has had 3 alternators..... Love my Camry V6 so what's a girl to do. Any suggestions?
When you jump your car and turn it off the car is dead?
Either the alternator is not providing a charge to the battery, or the battery has a dead cell and won't hold a charge. There are auto parts stores (AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly's) that will check batteries and/or alternators free of charge.
