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A battery supplies the energy source required to activate the starter motor to spin the engine so it will start. It also supplies the energy required to maintain the various memory circuits in the vehicle
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What is the purpose of the alternator in a car?
To maintain the charge of the battery and provide power for accessories.
Can a car start with a bad alternator?
Yes it can as long as the battery is charged . The purpose of the alternator is to put the power used back into the battery.
Can you start your car with a bad alternator?
Yes it can as long as the battery is charged . The purpose of the alternator is to put the power used back into the battery
What is the purpose of a diode in a car connected after the battery?
I think the purpose is so that the battery doesn't drain itself trying to turn the alternator as though it was an electric motor. The diode only lets current flow in one direction, from the alternator to the battery.
How to test a battery on a old car?
Most auto parts stores have a tester specifically intended for that purpose.
Whats the purpose of a coil in a car?
the coil increases the electrical power from the battery before it is sent to the spark plug.
What is the purpose of the battery in the circuit?
The purpose of the battery in a circuit is to wive energy to the circuit
Are car batteries large enough to recharge?
Since one purpose of the alternator/generator is to keep the battery charged, yes.
Does a car battery have mercury in it?
No, a car battery does not have mercury in it. It would be very dangerous to have mercury in a car battery.
What are two differences between a car battery and a flashlight battery?
there are lots more amps in a car battery eg there about 1.5 in a flash light and in a car battery there about 300 A car battery is a wet cell battery and a flashlight battery is a dry cell battery.
Is the element mercury in a car battery?
No merc is not in a car battery
What do you do if your car battery dies?
You can get a new battery, you can jump start the car with jumper cables and another car with a charged battery. You can also put a battery charger on your battery to give it a charge.
