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Your 86 golf wont start it turns over its not the distributor cap its not the battery you are pretty sure its not the alternator you have checked everything you could think of any suggestions?
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∙ 17y ago
take distributor cap off and see if rotor button is turning when crank over
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What supplies power to the distributor on a 1994 Eagle Summit?
the alternator supplies power to the distributer, the battery gives power the the alternator
How do you know if the alternator is the problem?
Simple. Go to Sears. They'll check everything - alternator, battery, cables and more - everything with no questions asked.
How can I test my alternator to see if it is discharging my battery?
You can have the alternator tested free of charge at just about any major auto parts store. By the way, a bad alternator will not "discharge" a battery - the alternator's function is to provide the charge to the battery. If the alternator is faulty, then it is not providing the charge necessary to keep other components from discharging the battery. I had the alternator tested and it was charging. If the alternator has a bad diode, it will discharge the battery. I replaced the alternator and everything is fine.
Why will my battery not hold charge if the alternator is good?
could be something wrong with the distributor. This happened to me a few months ago. My 2001 Honda prelude was only running off the battery for a day or so and I took it in to get the alternator replaced. They did that, but it still was only running off of the battery and my gauges weren't working. I took it back and they replaced the distributor and everything worked again. Or the alternator could be loosely connected. Voltage regulater ng or battery ng Voltage regulater ng or battery ng this is a guessing game with electrical ,i assume you've taken your alternator to get checked ,you could have a loose electrical wire or a blowen fuse also check your battery cables they may need cleaning , good luck.
What is the difference between an alternator and a distributor used in cars?
I'm not a mechanic, but basically... A distributor sends electricity to the spark plugs so they can fire and push the pistons. An alternator takes the mechanical energy from the running motor and uses it to recharge the battery.
How do you get the alternator to turn over?
The alternator is run by a belt connected to the engine. When the engine is running the alternator is turning. The alternator is what produces the electrical current that charges the battery & powers everything electrical while the engine is running. the battery is mainly to start the engine.
Have replaced battery and alternator and battery warning light still remains lit on dash Computer has also been reset on a 2002 Jaguar X Series Any suggestions?
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How do you replace the alternator on a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder?
Disconnect the battery, loosen tensoiner, " the top middle wheel, under distributor cap" disconnect the wires on the alternator , unbolt and good to go
Why wont my1995 Pontiac grand am start had alternator checked and the battery is new as of 11-08?
Take it in to your nearest Autozone and have the starter checked. Before having to push or tow your car, make sure both leads are securely attached to the battery and other wiring; from the alternator to the distributor and distributor cap to spark plugs etc.
Just installed a new alternator and belt on 1999 blazer - the new alternator is very hot your husband has leather hands and says it very hot Everything is grounded properly?
is your battery Low or poor?? Charge your battery on slow charge for 8hrs to give it a good deep charge, Installing an alternator on a low or dead battery will ruin it and also not charge your battery properly.. An alternator is not a battery charger its a battery maintainer!!
Is there a way to start a car with a bad alternator to drive it to a station or do you have t have it towed If so how?
AS LONG AS THERE IS ENOUGH POWER IN BATTERY TO SUPPLY A SPARK TO THE ENGINE VIA THE DISTRIBUTOR IT WILL RUN FOR A WHILE (DONT DRIVE IT IN THE DARK THOUGH IT USE ALL THE POWER IN THE BATTERY) All the alternator does is to keep the battery charged up
Can a car battery be damaged with a falty alternator?
Yes if the alternator is overcharging the battery.
