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If by over charges you mean that it produces to much current then you can fry sensitive electronics and blow fuses.

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Q: What can happen to a car when an alternator over charges?
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What is the part in a car that charges up the battery?

The alternator.


How battery get charged in car?

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Why don't car batteries run out of charges after a few starts?

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What is the purpose of a alternator?

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What charges a battery on a motorcycle while you are riding it?

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