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What are the symptoms of a defective alternator for a 1993 alternator?
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∙ 15y ago
If the battery is less than 2 years but doesn't seem to hold a charge
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What is wrong when battery light comes on?
Normally the alternator is defective. It can also be a loose alternator drive belt, or defective voltage regulator.
Why No voltage going to the alternator?
Voltage flows from the alternator not to it. If it is outputting no voltage it is defective.
Why does a battery light on stay on?
Defective alternator.
Why new battery and alternator won't hold a charge when car is running?
The alternator does not hold a charge. It charges the battery. If it will not charge the battery then either the alternator is defective, battery is defective, or the connections are corroded or loose. You should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts at the battery with the engine idling. Check it with a DC volt meter. If you get less the alternator is defective. If you get much more the voltage regulator is defective.
What causes alternator not to charge battery?
Defective alternator or internal voltage regulator is bad.
What causes the alternator to not charge batterie?
Defective alternator or internal voltage regulator is bad.
Why is your alternator charging below 12 volts?
Engine idle is too low, alternator drive belt is slipping, alternater is defective, voltage regulator is defective.
Why would the alternator in your 1994 Mitsubishi galant not be charging the battery when it is not defective?
usualy if the alternator is not defective then its the battery. you should start by cleaning the battery post. then you could check the terminal wire that runs from the battery post to the alternator. if thats not it you should check the ground on the alternator.
Why does the alternator smoke and makes a nose when its cranked on a2006 dodge charger?
It is defective or the alternator belt is loose.
What causes the battery light to stay on and whining noise near the alternator?
Alternator is defective and needs replacing.
Why does your battery light stay on your 1999 Plymouth breeze?
Alternator defective, or alternator belt broken or slipping.
Your battery light is on but your car has a new battery?
The the alternator is defective.
