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No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.
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What would cause the alternator on a 1985 Chevy blazer S10 to overheat?
over charging or bad bearings its about to let you stranded change it
Would putting a new starter in make the alternator bad?
No
Will a bad thermostat make your car overheat?
yes
What kind of noise would an alternator going bad make?
Bad bearings in an alternator would make a grinding or roaring sound. If a Diode Plate is failing you might hear a buzzing sound in the radio that changes pitch with the speed of the engine.
Would a bad alternator make the wipers not work on 1995 altima Nissan?
no if your battery light is on and the brake light on then your alternator need to be change
Could a bad exhaust leak where its dumping exhaust out of the manifold out to the alt cause an alternator to go bad?
Yes, those exhaust gases are extremely hot and can cause the alternator to overheat. Not only that but that carbon monoxide can enter the vehicle and kill you.
What noises does a bad alternator make?
A bad alternator will make whats called a whirring noise. It could also make a low growl. This is just the bearings going bad. If your alternator is not supplying any power, it has nothing to do with noise typically.
What would make the Battery light come on after changing the alternator and checking the battery in a 92 Chevy c1500?
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alternator belt. If the battery and alt test ok than check the connections to the alternator and battery.
Would a erg valve cause a dead battery?
no a egr valve would not make a dead battery. a bad alternator or maybe a bad connection post to battery would make it die ,
Can a bad catalytic converter make my car overheat?
Not likely but possible.
What is the noise that a bad alternator will make?
If bearings go bad on a alternator/ will make a grindind noise or long squilling noise.. but if only electronic's inside alternator are damage no noise wil be heard
What would go bad if you wired an alternator reverse polarity?
You would probably toast the diodes in the alternator.
