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What can make a car battery die when running?
It sounds like the alternator is bad. If the alternator is bad the battery will not hold charge when running
Why would a car die right after the battery was replaced?
more than likely your alternator is bad. Most auto parts stores will test them for no charge.
Would a bad alternator cause a car to die while driving?
If the alternator fails, it is no longer keeping the battery charged and your engine is running on nothing but battery power. Once the battery runs down, your engine will no longer run.
Why does my car's battery die when i am idled?
Sounds like it could be a bad alternator, but I can't be sure based only on the question. Can also be a loose alternator drive belt.
On a Ford Taurus if there is a bad alternator or not will the car DIE WHEN I REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE?
You will destroy the voltage regulator if you unplug the battery while it is running, then you will have to replace the alternator anyways.
Does a defective senor cause a car to shake and battery to die out?
There are many sensor in today's vehicles, none of which would cause that. I suspect you have a charging system failure possibly a bad alternator.
Why would a car stop running while driving then not start back up?
About a zillion things, one would be a bad fuel pump. If it will jump start and drive a few miles then die again replace your alternator.
What would make an engine die when removing battery cables from the battery on a 1977 cj7 jeep with standard transmission?
the alternator is bad in it or the alternator wires are lose. take it of and get autozone to check it. if its bad they are like 50 bucks.
Can you car battery die while you are driving?
If the battery dies with the car running usually the alternator will be able to keep up, but the malfunction indicator will light up. Some models will say something like check gauges. You alternator or voltmeter will go real high. If the car is completely dying then the alternator is failing or you have bad or loose battery connections.
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 ,
Your 89 Jeep Cherokee is dead you charge the battery but after a while car will start idling rough then shut off or if I shut the car off it will completely die again what is wrong with your jeep?
Bad Alternator and have your battery checked for bad cells
Why does the battery die in my 1995 4.0 ford ranger?
You probably have a bad alternator or bad wiring.
