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What cause alternator not to produce power to start engine?
The alternator produces power to charge the battery. The battery powers the starter to turn the engine over.
Will a car start if the alternator is going out?
It will start if there is enough charge in the battery to turn the engine over. However if the alternator is weak then the battery will not be charged fully.
Can a car battery over charge it self in the car?
Sure, if the alternator voltage regulator is defective it can overcharge the battery.
How motorcycle battery works?
Same as a car. The battery is just a holding unit for power. The alternator is what really makes things work. It sends the charge to the battery which then sends out to run the bike. This keeps the battery at over the 12 volt margin all the time.
Will car turn over if bad alternator?
Yes, as long as you have a fully charged battery and good starter the engine will start even if the alternator is defective. The engine will run until the battery looses it's charge, which it will. if the alternator is bad.
What would keep the battery from charging if the alternator is good on a 1989 camaro?
If you are 100% sure the alternator is good, then either the wiring or the battery are bad. If the battery has a dead cell it will not hold a charge. Disconnect the battery cables and clean the connections. Charge the battery with a battery charger, and then connect the cables. If the battery is over 3 years old, it is more than likely bad.
The alternator battery and brake light are on in my Pontiac Sunfire and now it will not crank so is it the battery or the alternator?
Charge the battery, start the car and check the battery with a volt meter. Should have over 14 volts, if only say 12.4 to 13, then change the alt. or check the wiring.
Why does the alternator not charge your battery?
Something's toastedIt should. That is it's job. If it does not, either the battery is bad or the alternator is, or wiring, regulator, etc. When replacing the alternator, it is usually a good idea to replace the battery. Don't skimp! Get a good one, EXide, etc, with enough CCA to tun th engine over in the cold.
Does alternator need to charge after replacing it?
No, the alternator is the charging device which runs off a belted pulley attached to the motor. The alternator charges the battery which is the source of the current required to get the engine turning over and in turn starting the engine.
Does a starter charge the battery?
No, a starter does not charge the battery. Instead, the starter is an electric motor that draws power from the battery to crank the engine when you start your vehicle. Once the engine is running, the alternator takes over and generates electricity to recharge the battery and power the vehicle's electrical systems.
What happens when the alternator over charges the battery?
It will destroy the battery.
The alternator and battery were placed on a Mazda 95' but the battery keeps losing charge and the car won't start The voltage is over 14 but the battery keeps losing power What causes this?
It could be the voltage regulator.
