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How do you know if you have a faulty battery or a faulty alternator?
A quick test I've always used is to start the car. Remove the neutral cable from the battery. If the car still runs your alternator is fine.
What is wrong with a car when it won't start it just makes clicking sound?
It could be battery connection, discharged or faulty battery, faulty alternator or regulator, faulty starter or a loose and corroded connection on the starter.
How do you tell my alternator is faulty 2006 impala?
An alternator keeps the battery charged in a vehicle. In a 2006 Chevrolet Impala when the alternator fails the battery will keep dying and no power will be available when attempting to start the car.
Why does Ford Mondeo sometimes not start without a jump?
weak or faulty battery, faulty alternator (or slipping alternator belt causing battery not to charge) or faulty starter motor
Is the battery bad if the car won't start after using the radio when the car is off?
Three possibilites why the car won't start after using the battery when the car is off. (1) the battery may be old and not holding enough charge to re-start the car (2) the belt that drives the alternator may be loose (3) the alternator may be faulty.
Car battery light comes on what can cause?
alternator faulty
Why do my head lights dim when my brakes are applied?
More than likely your alternator is faulty. The alternator is supposed to charge the battery and run the car's electrical system when the engine is running. If your headlights dim it means that not enough electricity is being provided. A simple free test at just about any auto mechanic shop should confirm if the alternator is faulty. If the alternator is faulty, and it is not just due to a loose belt, you want to replace the alternator as soon as possible. Eventually it will fail to charge the battery, and you car won't start.
When you start the car your battery light comes on but you just got a new battery?
It could be a number of problems. It could be the sensor is bad, it could indicate a fault with the alternator, faulty leads, faulty wiring... it depends on the situation.
Why is your car fine when you drive but when you switch off it is dead and cannot start and makes no noises?
When your car is running, it runs off of the alternator. The alternator charges the battery while the engine is running, unless it is faulty and not outputting any or enough voltage, usually 14.4 volts DC. When you go to start your car it uses battery power. That's why you can jump start a car with a dead battery and drive it.
Do loose battery cables cause car to go dead?
No, the alternator takes over for the battery once the car has been cranked. Try this, start the car; remove the positive cable from the battery; if the car dies, then you have a faulty alternator. Of course it makes sense to make sure the battery cables are tight at all times.
Why does your car stall when you roll up front window?
Have the charging system tested. You may have a faulty alternator.
How do test your alternator while in the car and the car will not start?
Car would either have to be running or alternator removed for bench test
