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Why would a 93 ford escort battery go dead if nothing was left on the alternator is ok and after jumping the battery registers low but not bad?
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∙ 16y ago
This could also be caused by the Air conditioner compressor relay located on the front right firewall. Turn the key to on -do not start the car- and disconnect each relay and listen for a clicking sound from the a/c compressor area. This will drain the battery over time. If you are running the car often you will not notice the problem but if the battery is low after a day or two of having the car parked then this could be the cause. Had a dealership tell me it was the battery too. That battery drained over the next long weekend. your battery is probably bad. i would suggest a new battery or an altinater. it can only be one of the two if your leaving nothing on.
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What does a battery charge?
A battery charges nothing it accepts a charge from the alternator.
Battery is not charging and you changed the alternator and still nothing?
its the baterry
Does anyone know what could be wrong 2003 Ford Explorer will not start tried jumping still nothing just went into store and came out have lights radio door chimes?
It could be your battery, the alternator or your starter... but more than likely it sounds like your alternator is bad.
Can my car start with a recharged battery if my alternator is bad?
Yes, the battery starts the engine, and as long as the battery is fully charged the engine will start. The battery will loose it's charge if the alternator is defective and not replenishing the charge of the battery but the alternator has nothing to do with starting the engine.
Could a bad coil keep the alternator from charging the battery?
Yes, because a bad coil will not allow the engine to run. But if the engine is running then the coil has nothing to do with the alternator charging the battery.
If Alternator dash light burned out will it prevent the alternator from charging?
no, the light has nothing to do with the alternator working properly, the light is only to warn you that it isn't charging the battery properly.
Will an alternator put out power if not hooked up to a battery and y?
No, the battery is part of it's circuit. In fact nothing in the car will work without the battery.
Would a bad alternator cause a car to die while driving?
If the alternator fails, it is no longer keeping the battery charged and your engine is running on nothing but battery power. Once the battery runs down, your engine will no longer run.
Should your car start right after changing the alternator?
If the battery is fully charged and the starter is working properly it will turn over and start. The alternators sole purpose is to supply voltage to the vehicle and battery when the engine is running. When the engine is not running the alternator has nothing to do with starting the engine. If the alternator went bad and the battery was discharged then you will have to charge the battery before it will be able to start the engine. Do not jump start the engine with a dead battery if you can avoid it. This puts a strain on the alternator trying to recharge a dead battery and can damage the alternator, even a new one.
Can an automobile battery be recharged just by driving it a long distance?
Yes, if the alternator is functioning and you are not loading the charging circuit (using as much charge as the alternator is putting out so the battery receives nothing). Please note that "Idling" to charge the alternator normally does not work as the alternator is not turning fast enough to charge the battery, it only maintains the status quo for energy usage.
What does it mean when your car squeals and you just put a new car battery in it?
nothing to do with the battery it is probably a loose alternator belt or power steering belt
Your 1993 Pontiac transport will not charge battery an battery good and battery hand reading nothing with engine running an already had alternator check an replace pcm but there is still no charge?
Does the Alternator have a power supply back from the battery to excite the alternator? I had the same problem and despite trying several alternators found that a fuse had blown on the circuit bring power back from the battery. Or the bushes in the alternator could be worn out or the diode pack could be shot. Put a volt meter onto the small wire on the alternator and across to the vehicle body you should have battery voltage on this terminal.
