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Exposure to the rough underhood environment combined with time will find something to corrode and cause a failure eventually, too. A high quality alternator can reduce, but not eliminate, that factor.
Naturally stressing the alternator with unsually high demand for current causes more electricity to be generated, which heats the components.
When it runs too hot, its pretty much chance which one goes first - the insulation between the wires in the winding, or the rectifier diodes.
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How long do you have to drive around to charge a car battery after jump starting a car?
You should never drive a car around for long after jump starting a dead battery. This puts an enormous strain on the alternator. Alternators are designed to keep a good battery charged, not to charge a dead battery. You can easily burn out a diode in the alternator. Jump start the engine and drive it somewhere and connect a battery charger to the battery and charge it fully.
Wiring diagram on Mitsubishi's alternators?
no charging
Can lightning disable a car starter?
It is possible that it can burn out the solenoid, yes.
Is it okay to buy a used alternator?
Alternators last longer than some other car parts. Odds are you will get your moneys worth out of it. It comes down to how much you want to spend. Used should not be more than half of new price.
What happens if a car is already started and you turn the ignition to start it again?
you burn out your starter or your fly wheedl
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 does the alternator do for the car?
Alternators provide all the power for the vehicle as it is running. With newer cars, alternators are linked to the car's computer system, which many of the car's functions are evaluated from the voltage supplied by the alternator.
Does your car have an alternator?
Yes, all modern cars have alternators.
What makes alternators burn out?
Expecting the alternator to recharge a low battery puts to much stress on the alternator.
Automotive Alternators ?
form_title= Automotive Alternators form_header= Ensure you car will run with an alternator. How old is your current alternator?*= _ [50] How long have you owned your vehicle?*= _ [50] When was the last time you had you car in for a tune-up?*= _ [50]
Why would car need new alternator?
Because alternators eventually wear out - just like most other car parts !
How do race cars charge the batterys?
Depends on what kind of Race Car. Circle Dirt Track Race Cars Between races. Asphalt cars have alternators. Race cars have alternators that keep the battery charged while racing. Some dirt track cars have alternators some asphalt cars don't have alternators. Need more specifics.
Will used car oil burn?
yes used car oil can burn
How are alternators classified?
alternators are classified as stators and rotors
How are airplane battery's charged?
The same way a car battery is charged, via alternators. An airplane can have up to eight extremely strong engines that can provide tremendous amount of torque for very strong alternators to charge the batteries.
Who invented car alternators?
Hungarian scientist, Elmer Wavering invented the first car alternator. His invention hit the mass markets in the early 20th century.
How is chemical energy stored in coal realeased?
You burn it, and it heats up water which turns to steam and rises, spinning turbines which rotate alternators to generate electricity.
