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Why does your 1994 Nissan Altima require a jumpstart almost twice a month despite having new battery and an alternator?
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You are leaving something on. Glove box, trunk, hood, or interior light.
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Why won't the alternator get any juice checked the computer wires relay switches alternator and battery on 99 acura intgera it will start as long as the jumper cables are on until they are taken off?
Or theres a bad ground to the alternator and/ or battery. might have got a ground from the jumpers. Alternators do not 'get' juice. The alternator is the appliance under the hood that uses engine power (while the engine's running) to recharge the battery and supply additional DC electricty to some components. If you can jumpstart your car, and it dies immediately after pulling the cables off, you have a very dead battery, and possibly a dead alternator. Try replacing the battery with a brand new one. After the battery is properly installed, start your engine and check the battery voltage with a DVOM. it should be charging at 13.8 - 14.6 volts DC. If lower than this, replace the alternator. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, tow the car to a mechanic. alternators do get juice. They require a field voltage to operate.
Is my alternator for a 1990 Volvo if when you take the positive cable loose and it cuts off or could it be the battery?
all alternators require battery power to operate.
What would be keeping a car from restarting after getting a jump if it has a new battery?
New batteries require charging before they are used. Try charging the battery with a home charger (dont let the alternator charge it as it will decrease the life of the alternator) and give it a try.
How do you get the battery light to go off if you have a new alternator and a new battery?
Some vehicles have an external voltage regulator which also controls the warning lamp circuit, some vehicles have a warning lamp relay and others may operate through a computor, all of which require a signal from the alternator. You either have a faulty regulator/relay/computor, A broken signal wire from alternator, alternator is incorrectly wired or a faulty/incorrect type of alternator
How fast car battery is recharging while driving sedan car?
The alternator will keep the battery fully charged under normal circumstances. Installing aftermarket accessories may require you to install a higher output alternator. Things like high powered amplifiers, lights, etc.
Can a car still run if the battery is dead i.e. will the alternator if working properly keep the car running until the ignition is shut off?
The battery on a vehicle is primarily used only for starting the vehicle and providing power for such things as parking lights, radio etc for when the vehicle is switched off and stationary. The vehicle, when started and running will happily provide its own required electrics by means of its alternator/generator ! Todays alternators require power from a battery to excite the alternator into producing power unlike the old generators.
Can you convert C program in to java program?
It would probably require a significant number of changes, despite similarities in syntax.It would probably require a significant number of changes, despite similarities in syntax.It would probably require a significant number of changes, despite similarities in syntax.It would probably require a significant number of changes, despite similarities in syntax.
How do you replace the alternator on a 2002 Chevy S-10?
Replacing an alternator on a 2002 Chevy S-10 or Blazer is some what easy Disconnect battery unplug harness on alternator loosen Serpentine belt if you are careful you can keep the belt on all the Pulleys remove the 2 bolts holding on the alternator and gently use a pry bar to remove alternator use two wrenches to remove positive lead wire place new alternator in position may require light tap with rubber mallet reinstall bolts and both wires and put serpentine belt back on and reconnect battery. Just be careful when disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. To prevent a potentially dangerous short and/or explosion, disconnect negative first, and reconnect it last.
Chevy truck tries to start but dies down after a bit as if taking a load it cannot handle why?
If a Chevy truck tries to start but then doesn't, it might be that the battery is low. Check the alternator also to make sure that battery is charging properly. Some larger motors require a larger cranking amp from the battery to start.
Can a car start with a dead battery you were told by mechanic that your car battery is dead but the car is able to start due to running off of the alternator?
A car with a dead battery cannot be started on its own. If you use another car to jump start the car the car may run. My Lincoln Town Car will not run for long unless on the highway. There is too much of a load on the system. Even with the AC, fan, radio etc off it will stall in traffic with a bad battery. If the battery was drained due to leaving the lights on or does not charge due to corroded cables terminals, the alternator will charge the battery once the terminals are cleaned. You may need to drive for several miles on the highway to fully charge the battery. You won't be able to start with dead battery. But once the engine is started by jumping off with jumper or battery cables, the alternator will generate adequate charge to keep the engine running. Be careful if you are unfamiliar with jump starting an engine.... If you try it, please ensure that the cables are properly hooked up (hook one cable to the positive battery(+) post of your car and the other end of the same cable to the +battery post of the car jumping you off. Then, hook the other cable to negative(-) battery post of your car and the other end of the same cable to the negative battery post of the car jumping you off). Cables are generally color coded (RED for +positive, Green or black for negative-). Now, once the engine is started, your car should run okay, assuming your alternator is functioning properly. Should the car engine stop running for any reason, it will require another boost to re-start. For example, once jump started, you could drive to auto parts store and have them install a new battery for you. It's just that you must understand that someone must help you boost your car again should your car stall or the engine stop runnning, until you replace the battery. Incidentally, if your battery is dead due to leaving the lights on or something draining the battery accidentally, it should recharge okay, once you jumpstart your engine. The alternator should recharge the battery, unless either the alternator or the battery is failing. Be sure to leave running for a minimum of 20 or 30 minutes to allow time for the battery to re-charge. It may take less time, depending upon the battery / alternator condition. But the longer it runs, the more charge the battery will receive, until fully charged. Hope this helps...
Does japan movement watch require a battery?
The japan movement watch does require a battery. The battery in the watch will need changed frequently to keep the watch working properly.
How do you add alternator to golfcart?
If it is a gas golf cart it has an alternator and if it is electric you have no need for an alternator. An alternator would require more power to turn that it would return to the batteries. So, you would get less distance out of the cart with an alternator installed. That is why electric carts do not come equipped with an alternator.
