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In and of itself, a "bad" alternator will not effect the engine performance.
That said, IF the alternator is not properly charging the battery, and the BATTERY capacity gets low enough, then the very low power can result in very low spark production at the spark plugs, which will fail to dependably ignite the fuel, AND THEN result in "rough," or no running.
So, a "bad" battery itself does not cause rough running, but can lead to battery depletion which can.
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What would make my battery go dead after replacing it and the alternator?
The vehicle should ave a voltage regulator. If the battery and alternator are good then the regulator is most likely bad.
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go to auto zone.com and enter your vehicle year ,make and engine size and look up alternator,then to right of screen click on repair guide,
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Where do the wires go from an alternator?
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I need to buy a new alternator... What information will I need from my vehicle so I buy the right alternator?
Year, make, model, engine size and VIN are helpful.Year, make, model, engine size and VIN are helpful.
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a longer cam shaft will make a car idle rough
Where is the fusable link going to the battery from the alternator located?
Please give us the year, make and model vehicle to help us help you.
