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The usual cause of a blown alternator is overload. The alternator will also blow if the battery is connected backwards, even for an instant, such as during jumping. Sometimes, overload is caused by attempting to jump start another car while revving the engine of the first car. The alternator is not designed to carry the current of a starter. Depending on the alternator, protection might be built in, but don't count on it. Rev the engine only to help charge the other battery, and then let the engine idle while starting the other.
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Would a faulty alternator cause a headlight to blow out?
Yes it can cause bulbs to blow.
Would a bad alternator cause your air conditioner to blow warm air?
A bad alternator will cause a battery to go bad. It does not have an effect on the air conditioner.
Would a bad X-10 relay box cause the fan on the AC not to blow on an Isuzu Rodeo?
A bad alternator will cause the fan blower not to work properly. Have the alternator tested!
What makes the alternator sensor fuse blow?
it can be caused by a bad alternator
Could a rebuilt alternator cause the 20 amp fuse for the engine control to blow on a 94 grand Cherokee?
If it was rebuilt wrong, Yes
Can you use car alternator in your boat?
no, you can and will blow up
What is the cause of excessive blow by?
cause of excessive blow- by
Can an alternator short out for years And have problems for periods at a time for a matter of 3 years or so?
An alternator cannot "short" out for years or even minutes. The definition of a short is a wire or circuit touching ground to cause a fuse to blow. The circuit is too "short" for the current to flow through the proper load and back to the battery. The voltage regulator in a alternator can act up from time to time and cause improper charging from the alternator. Or a component of the alternator can go bad and cause a charging system problem intermittently. Your question needs to be explained better to give a better answer.
Would a bad job on replacement a water pump in a 1987 Chrysler Lebaron cause the alternator to blow?
no but they may have broke a wire or disconnected a wire and not hooked it back up
What happens when you put your car battery in backwards?
When you connect the battery backwards you can cause major damage. You can blow the alternator or its fusible link. You can destroy electronics, particularly the various computers - and these are not cheap.
Alternator light stays on?
most likely the alternator needs attention cause it is not charging
Will an alternator cause a distributor to go bad?
No, it will not.
