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What kind of issues can cause the battery on a 98 kia sephia to die when the battery is brand new and the alternator is working fine Wiring between the two is still working?
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Excessive parasytic load? Hidden accessory left on i.e. trunk light,underhood light, glove box light, etc. Bad voltage regulator not opening circuit on engine shutdown?
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What could be wrong with my car if both the battery and the alternator are good but the charging system isn't working?
If the battery and alternator are good and the charging system is not working, then you either have loose or corroded wiring or the drive belt is slipping.
Can an alternator be good but still not charge the battery?
Yes. an alternator can be good but you can still have charging problems if:- 1.Battery is no good. 2.Fan belt slack or worn. 3.Poor or broken wiring connections at alternator. 4.Loose or dirty battery conections. 5.poor or broken wiring between alternator and battery. 6.Alternator rating not large enough for application.
Why has the battery light come on after changing the battery alternator and starter motor?
Is it charging, if not have you checked wiring to alternator.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1998 Buick LeSabre?
Disconnect the 98 LeSabre battery. Remove the alternator belt. Remove the alternator wiring. unbolt the alternator, remove it, and bolt the new one on. Reconnect the wiring, but the belt on, then reconnect the battery.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1990 Buick Regal?
Disconnect the 1990 Regal battery. Remove the alternator belt. Unhook the wiring from the alternator then unbolt it. Remove and replace the alternator then reconnect the wiring, belt, and reconnect the battery to finish the installation.
Installed alternator and went to hook up battery and got sparks from negative terminal and alternator?
wires are crossed or you have a short in the wiring from the alternator to the battery.
Why would your battery light stay on after you have put in a new battery and alternator?
The battery light comes on when the alternator output voltage is too low or too high. You have a wiring or regulator problem.The battery light comes on when the alternator output voltage is too low or too high. You have a wiring or regulator problem.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1993 Buick Roadmaster?
Disconnect the battery. Remove the alternator belt. Disconnect the wiring on the alternator, then unbolt and remove the unit. Bolt the new alternator in place and connect the wiring. Install the belt and connect the battery back up.
Why do your battery light comes on after you install a new battery?
Defective alternator or bad wiring.
Why is there no power after replacing the alternator on a mitsubishi montero sport 2002?
Is the battery dead? Check for 12v on the main alternator cable. If no power, check for burned out fusible links between alternator and battery. You may need a wiring diagram to check further.
Where is the fuse that is between the alternator and the battery on a 1996 Chevy Astro 4.3L?
The fuse between the battery and alternator is a fusible link in the small wire that hooks up to the battery terminal along with the regular battery cable. It looks like a thick spot in the wiring. To replace, the cable must be replaced. .
How do you replace the alternator on a 1988 Buick Century?
Disconnect the 1988 Century battery. Remove the alternator battery. Disconnect the alternator wiring, then unbolt the alternator. Bolt in the new alternator, then reverse the procedure to finish the installation.
