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Will a bad alternator cause new spark plugs to smoke?
Spark plugs don't smoke. A bad alternator would cause a dead battery.
Why does the alternator smoke and makes a nose when its cranked on a2006 dodge charger?
It is defective or the alternator belt is loose.
A little puff of smoke from the alternator but the battery light is?
You have an electrical fault in the alternator. Don't drive the car, get this fixed, or you risk a fire.
Do alternator for a 98 voyager make it smoke?
not unless its froze and the belt is smoking
What causes alternator to get hot and smoke with key off on a 1990 ford escort l x?
Could be internal short or defective voltage regulator (points not opening) located in alternator
Could a short give the same symptoms as a bad alternator?
No, a short involves massive amounts of smoke, and usually glowing red wires.
How do you know your alternator needs replacing?
In my case the bearing went bad and "froze" making a loud noise and making the fan belt smoke. If it does not make a noise, check the voltmeter on your dash - failure to charge could indicate the alternator is not working, but I think others things are more likely . It should be easy for a mechanic to test to see if the alternator is charging.
Any ideas as to why a 1998 Toyota Camry the battery fluid boiled out the engine would not shut down and smoke was present under the hood?
12volt regulator on alternator is blown, causing high output from alternator and could have blown the input circuitry of your fuel injection computer.
When you drive your 2000 elantra you notice that smoke comes out of the battery top vent you changed the battery and this is still going on does anyone know what could be the problem?
The alternator is probably over-charging the battery. Replace the alternator if the voltage at the battery terminals is over 15V when the engine is running.
Where is the alternator resistor on a 1994 Chrysler new yorker?
The alternator does not have a resistor.The alternator does not have a resistor.
What is the different between permanent magnetic alternator and alternator?
= What is the different between permanent magnetic alternator and alternator? =
Where is the alternator fuse on a 2003 Windstar?
The alternator does not actually have a fuse. The alternator has a regulator. The regulator is mounted on the top of the alternator.
