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In a vehice it is the alternator/generator. On the bench it is a charger.
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What does your alternator do?
an alternator recharges the battery of your car
Why can you charge the battery of a car but not the battery of a torch?
they are two different types of batterys, the car recharges it's battery as you drive, that battery is a rechargable battery. the torch does not have a rechargable battery but you can add one to it.
Do car batteries recharge as their used?
No, they discharge. The alternator recharges the battery when the engine is running.
What is the primary function of alternators?
The primary function of alternators is to generate electricity to recharge a car battery. The alternator recharges the battery while the car is being used.
What kind of battery does the key for a 2007 mini cooper use?
I was told by the dealer that the key recharges when it's plugged into the car.
Does a starter drain a battery?
A starter does drain a battery. The battery holds a charge so that you can use your starter to start the car. After the car is started the alternator recharges your battery and runs your car and all it's accessories. If your car won't start or is having a hard time starting you can drain your battery by repeated unsuccessful attempts to start it.
What component recharges a lawn mower battery?
Magnetos
I need to use my cell phone car charger on business outings.?
Using an in car cell phone charger can drain your car battery, but only in very small amounts. Additionally, your car battery recharges itself as you drive, so there's no reason to worry about it.
When replacing new battery why does the battery continue to lose all its power?
The alternator is probably bad. That is what recharges your battery
What is alternator on Honda motorcycle?
it recharges the battery automatically, but it will only recharge the battery if the bike is running.
What wire hooks from battery to alternator?
the positive wire that recharges the battery after being drained from the starter
Does a new car battery make a car run better?
it can help but not always the first thing to think if your car is not running properly. once the car is on and running it does produce its own electricity. hence that if you get a jump start you run it for at least 30 mins so that the battery recharges and you can start your car later
