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Yes, since it would not return power to the battery.
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What would cause no headlights or interior lights and i suppose any other power to cut out but still turn over the motor?
a weak battery would most likely be the problem. if that doesnt work, have your alternator checked.
How does ac electric motor convert in to an alternator?
a motor is a generator and a generator is a motor, if you are applying a voltage to turn the rotor its a motor and if you are turning the rotor and taking the voltage off the terminals its a generator or alternator.
Why would the alternator turn on with the key on but the motor not running?
It doesn't. The alternator is driven by a belt that goes around a pulley on the engine. The alternator makes electric by using the engines power. Maybe what you notice is fuel pump or blower fan.
How can you find a connection diagram for an external AC motor to spin the alternator for charging a car battery?
The theory to " spin" the alternator is the same as spinning an air compressor. The ac motor, whether a single plase or industrial three phase motor, to turn the belt or chain driven item,alternator or air compressor pump. the schematic for an air compressor would give you this answer for the a.c.app.
What would cause the radio and heater blower motor to not turn on on a 2001 Buick Park Avenue?
FUSE!
What would cause a 16HP Briggs and Stratton motor not to turn over at all?
Maybe no juice in the battery.
Would an alternator make a key not turn in ignition?
No
Why does the alternator spin independently after the motor is shut off?
Your belt going to the alternator is probably very loose and the motion of the turning alternator is continuing after you turn off the vehicle. Get the belt tightened right away.
What could cause your 1997 Tahoe to turn off while driving?
Simple answer is the alternator
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.
Does alternator need to charge after replacing it?
No, the alternator is the charging device which runs off a belted pulley attached to the motor. The alternator charges the battery which is the source of the current required to get the engine turning over and in turn starting the engine.
What cause alternator not to produce power to start engine?
The alternator produces power to charge the battery. The battery powers the starter to turn the engine over.
