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Would charging the alternator up for a year cause it to not start?
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∙ 13y ago
No it wouldn't unless you hooked it up A$$ backwards. You should only charge from the battery. If you are not going to be running your rig unhook the battery. Check your starter and map sensor or you Crank sensor. In that order.
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Can a bad starter keep your alternator and battery from charging?
YesFirst if the starter is bad the car will not start, if it will not start it can not charge the battery.If the starter will not work it can mean there is an electrical problem that will also prevent the alternator from charging the batteryThe starter itself CAN NOT CAUSE CHARGING PROBLEMS!The extra load on the battery can ruin the battery and that can ruin the alternator. But before that NO.
What would be the cause on an 1989 Chev Corsica 28litre will jump start fine and idle when turn on lights the engine will die?
Sounds like a bad alternator. The alternator runs the accessories as well as the charging of the battery, whereas the battery is resposible for start up. If you had to charge your battery that also means that alternator wasn't doing it's job and needs to be replaced. Its not a big deal to swap it out.
Why would your 1973 Z1 900 not start after a good ride you have changed everything except the alternator?
Are you getting a spark? Is the fuel filter clogged? Maybe the alternator wasn't charging while you were riding?
Why would the ABS light come on in a car and then the car not start?
The ABS system requires 10.5 volts to operate, so if the charging output of the alternator was below this level, the ABS light would come on, and the ABS system would shut down. If the output is far below this level (say, zero, if the alternator failed), your battery would not charge, and the car wouldn't start. Have your charging system checked.
2003 windstar alt not charging no light on replace alt system charging but now alt light is on?
There are several things that can cause your 2003 Ford Windstar alternator to start charging. Make sure all of the connections are clean and secure. The voltage regulator might be malfunctioning.
Why Acura Integra will not start and alternator clicks when turning key?
I seriously doubt that it's the alternator that's doing the clicking. Most likely it's the starter. Check the battery, a discharged battery can cause that problem. Have the battery charged then start the vehicle and drive it to a shop that can check the charging system. Many auto parts retailers will test the charging system for you.
Why would the alternator in your 1994 Mitsubishi galant not be charging the battery when it is not defective?
usualy if the alternator is not defective then its the battery. you should start by cleaning the battery post. then you could check the terminal wire that runs from the battery post to the alternator. if thats not it you should check the ground on the alternator.
Why does it start and not stay on?
Could be charging system (battery, alternator) or fuel system (pump, line).
Can you use jumper cables to start your Audi?
If the problem is a weak battery and everything else is ok. Find the cause before you take a trip. if your alternator is not charging you will get stuck as soon as you stop the car.
Your Volts warning lamp comes on and goes off when you hit large bumps and now it is staying on Does this mean your alternator is going bad?
I would say you have a loose connection. Yes it is good idea to check your wiring , but if the light is on that means the alternator is not charging , or the battery is not accepting a charge, the voltage sensing cicuit works / when you start the light excites the field to start charging ,and the light goes out , if the light is on the field is not excited and alt is not charging.
The Volt light is on in 1999 Monte Carlo and it will not start?
Dead or weak battery? Alternator not charging battery properly?
Why would car stop running while driving and not start back up?
If you can jump it and get it running again, drive it for a few miles and then it dies again, it is the alternator. Buy a new alternator and it will fix the problem assuming you do not have bad connections "wires" in your charging system "your alternator and your battery".
