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Can my car start with a recharged battery if my alternator is bad?
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∙ 9y ago
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, the car will start with a fully charged battery. But if the alternator is defective the battery will soon run down and the engine will stop once all electrical power is drained from the battery. You can drive maybe 15 miles in daylight with nothing on, or maybe 10 miles at night with your lights on.
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MY car will start when jumped but sometimes start and die and the battery will not keep charge could this be the altinator?
could be the alternator. could be the battery, the alternator charges the battery but does not stop the battery holding a charge.could also be a bad starter motor. take alternator off and have it tested. most places will test for free
I have a 2003 Chevy impala how do i know if i have a bad battery or bad alternator?
To test the alternator if funds are low, let the motor idle and remove the negative battery cable, if the motor dies its probably the alternator.
What is wrong with your car it only clicks a lot when trying to start but does start with a jump?
clean the battery terminals with baking soda and water. them jump it
Your car wont start then you charge battery then it starts but after you shut off wont start again also it dies after runnin for a period of time without drivin is it the alternator or maybe starter?
The problem is not the starter. The battery is either not holding or not receiving enough charge. Problem could be (1) loose alternator beltl (2) loose/corroded battery cable(s); (3) dead cell(s) in the battery; (4) bad alternator.
Why wouldn't a 2000 Jetta won't start unless jumped?
If the car won't start it is usually the battery, starter or could be the altenator. What are the symptoms when you try to start it, is there any power?
My alternator is not getting power from the battery The wiring from the battery to the solenoid and from the solenoid to the alternator is good is this a bad solenoid the car will start and run?
Check for a bad fusable link at alternator
Will a bad alternator keep a 1999 S10 pickup truck from starting?
The answer is no . The battery starts you vehicle , the alternator charges the battery so if your alternator is bad your battery is not receiving a charge which will cause a "no start" condition.
Why will a car not start unless it is jumped started?
bad battery, and bad alternator not keeping it charged - also bad connections to the battery or loose wire connections on the alternator.
Can a car start with a bad alternator?
Yes it can as long as the battery is charged . The purpose of the alternator is to put the power used back into the battery.
Can you start your car with a bad alternator?
Yes it can as long as the battery is charged . The purpose of the alternator is to put the power used back into the battery
What problems does a bad alternator cause?
Dead battery, car will not start
How do you diagnose bad alternator?
Start the truck then disconnect the battery if it's still running the alternator is good
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.
What can cause a 1990 Lexus LS400 not to start?
Bad starter... Bad Alternator... Bad battery... maybe a fuse.
Why is your car not starting and the battery keeps dying?
Possibly a bad alternator. The Alternator charges the battery when the vehicle is running. If the battery is not being charged this could cause the vehicle not to start.
How do you check if my alternator is bad or my batter is bad in my car?
If the car won't start, jump it off. While it is running, remove the positive cable from the battery. If the car dies, then your alternator is bad. If it keeps running then you may have a bad battery.
If an alternator is bad in a 76 vw bug will the car not start even with a new battery?
It should start with new battery but your battery will go dead fast.
