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They are part oft he electrical system. The alternator is driven round and round by the fan belt, and when turning generates 12 volts that charges the battery AND feeds back through the wiring harness to the distributer, which feeds the spark plugs, which fire the engine. Once a motor vehicle starts ( using the battery as the power source) the alternator essentially drives the spark plugs to run the motor to turn the belts to drive the alternator to provide power to the spark plugs.... and, and, and...
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Do bad spark plugs have to do with charging the alternator?
Spark Plugs do not affect your alternator. As long as your engine is running then it should be charging unless your alternator is bad
Will a bad alternator cause new spark plugs to smoke?
Spark plugs don't smoke. A bad alternator would cause a dead battery.
1983 will not start and does not have spark to plugs?
Check your battery and alternator.
1994 ford will not start has spark to plugs?
you can check the alternator or the timming jumped
What could be the problem with an 1986 Firebird that will not start?
There could be so many problems. Batery, starter, alternator, serpentine belt, no spark... the list is endless. spark plugs? spark plugs?
Whats wrong with your 1990 Chevy lumina if the spark plugs are not firing?
you are not getting spark. this could be from a bad alternator, bad spark plugs, bad spark plug wires, or bad engine coils. The spark plugs and wires are the cheapest so try putting in new ones of those first.
What is the difference between one pin and two pin spark plugs?
what is the difference between dual and single pin spark plugs
Spark plug wire position Grand Am gt?
2,4,and 6 spark plugs are located in the front by above the exhaust manifold 1,3, and 5 plugs are located in the back below the alternator.
Is it easy to change the spark plugs in a 2005 Jeep Liberty yourself?
It is moderately easy to change the spark plugs on a Liberty, although it is rather tricky because of the gap between the spark plugs.
What is the difference between an alternator and a distributor used in cars?
I'm not a mechanic, but basically... A distributor sends electricity to the spark plugs so they can fire and push the pistons. An alternator takes the mechanical energy from the running motor and uses it to recharge the battery.
What are the major components of the ignition system?
Ignition switch, coils, starter, alternator, spark plugs. plug wires, battery.
Where are the spark plugs located on a 1988 Buick Skylark?
Screwed into the head or heads. actually its not that easy to find the skylarks spark plugs. Just FIY one of them is under the alternator so have fun changin that one i know i didnt.
