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while i was driving my car shuts off at nite while the lights are on, and i got it started back up and shuts off and comes back on
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If you have a bad alternator it can cause starting problems. More likely because you were driving and not charging the battery, while draining it. The alternator re-charges while you drive. When you turned it off & came back the next day there was not enough juice.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou mean Alternator, right? You lose power to go! But brfore that you will start losing systems such as heater, lighting, then power to your coil. 20,000 Dcv to coil provides spark for combustion.
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∙ 15y agoIt can depending on how much of charge that battery. How long it will run without the alternator also depends on the battery charge.
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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.
Does a ecg valve stop a car from starting?
It is possible if it is stuck open, but highly unlikely.
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.
You have your car parked on your driveway which is a small hill and the car faces down every morning you have big problems starting the car what can it be and what can you do?
Firstly does it only have problems starting on a hill? if so it could be the fuel. if its regularly not starting then its either the battery,the wiribg or the alternator http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info
Why does my 1994 Pontiac Sunbird die at stop signslights?
maybe its your alternator, if its giving off a weak enough charge, when you put the brake lights on, it drains too much power to run your engine. to check the alternator, start car, and remove the positive cable from your battery with some accesories running. if your car sputters, or stalls, just replace the alternator. hope this helps.
What stop car from starting or cracking?
starter or alternator or water pump
What causes the alternator to stop working?
How to Tell If Your Car Alternator Is Bad Check related link below…
Why does the stop light and battery light stay on when car is running in Renault laguna?
Alternator bad or wiring fault to alternator.
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What will the car do if the alternator is bad?
The battery will just run down and the engine will stop.
Will the altnator lock up causing car to stop?
It can happen. The bearings on the alternator of my Silverado did that once, and it ended up causing the vehicle to shut down. the alternator on your car charges the battery which in turn runs the electrical supply to the car. if your alternator is damaged the battery will deliver power to the eletrical system until it no longer can and the car will stop running.if i were you i would replace the alternator,recharge the battery if it is still good and then happy motoring.
Your 1997 Mazda 626 will not start after an alternator malfunction why?
Battery will be flat because spark plugs were running straight off your battery because the alternator was not charging your battery as you were driving. You can test this by jump starting your car with another car and after your car is running you should be able to disconnect your battery and car should still run off the alternator. If your car stops than your alternator is RS. Battery will be flat because spark plugs were running straight off your battery because the alternator was not charging your battery as you were driving. You can test this by jump starting your car with another car and after your car is running you should be able to disconnect your battery and car should still run off the alternator. If your car stops than your alternator is RS.
What stops a car from starting?
Pulley stop truck from starting
Why would a car stall after you take the jumper cables off after starting it?
Alternator is defective.
What if you clean terminals on car battery and give it a jump and still dies out?
battery and or alternator are shot, check alternator by starting the car, and removing either the positive or negative battery cable,,, if the vehicle continues to run the alternator is good.
Your car wont start just makes a clicking sound?
That could be the alternator or the battery. Try jump starting your car with another car's battery. If it still does not start, it is probably the alternator. If it starts, your battery is dead.
When an alternator is bad what happens to your car?
The battery will run down and he engine will stop. You will not be able to start the engine. The alternator keeps the battery fully charged.
