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the alternator belt could be slipping so check the belt, the wiring at the alternator could be faulty do a check with a multimeter. open the alternator and check the diodes .apply battery power and see if the rotor still spins inside the stator see current output
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What causes your alternator not to charge?
A bad belt, a bad regulator in the alternator or bad brushes in the alternator.
What causes a 1997 Saturn sw2 transmission to slip?
Auto or manual? Man: oil on the clutch or bad/worn pressure plate, Auto: Low ATF fluid. Incorrect voltages due to bad alternator.
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.
How do you know if your alternator is bad?
If it is makeing a noise or is not putting out at least 13.5 volts it is bad. Take the car or the alternator to an Auto Parts store and have them load test the alternator to be sure.
Can a bad battery cause an alternator to burn out?
No a bad batery could not cause the alternator to go bad .only if a big short happened to the battery and melted the cells in to a short inside the batt
Why is the battery light going on on my Chrysler 2006 van?
You are having a problem with the charging system. It could be a failing alternator. Have your local auto parts store test the charging system to determine what the problem is for free. Don't ignore it, you may get stuck.
What are the signs of a bad alternator in a Ford Expedtion?
A bad alternator will not give proper power to the vehicle. Dim lights, buzz in the stereo or a dead battery could all be causes of a bad alternator.
What causes the alternator to stop working?
How to Tell If Your Car Alternator Is Bad Check related link below…
What could be the problem when a 1981 Chevy Corvette does not charge?
Many possibilities. Check in theis order: Bad battery connections? Bad battery? Loose alternator belt? Bad alternator connections? Bad alternator? (Test at auto parts store.)
How do you find out if alternator is bad on 2001 Chrysler town and country?
Auto parts shops like AutoZone will test the alternator for free.
Car battery wont hold a charge?
You might have a bad battery or your alternator is not charging the battery.Easy way to do is to take your battery to the auto part store ( Auto zone, Pepboy..) and let them test it for you.If it bad just change it.If it's not then your alternator might be bad.
