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Your windstar won't start without jumping the battery and then after I drive around it will start again but then when it sets overnight it won't start again battery and alternator ok new fuel pump?
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∙ 14y ago
Most liley cause is an ignition off drow on the battery. Something is staying on when you shut the van off. Check dome lights, glove box lights, etc.
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Will jumping a car batery damage alternator diodes?
Not if you jump it from the battery or electrical system of another car.
When the battery and brake light come on simultaneously does it mean the alternator is going outAnd now the car won't crank at all it just clicks?
You're right it could be a dead battery, the starter, the soleniod, or even the alternator. My guess try jumping the car or charge the battery.
If the engine doesn't turn over on a 91 olds cutlass calais how do you know if it is a starter of alternator problem?
AnswerIf the battery's dead it could be the alternator or a bad battery. If not, the starter. Try jumping it. If it starts the starter's OK. Then investigate the alternator and battery.Does it turn over but not start..?? There is a difference. Doesn't turn over would most likely be the battery, which is typically followed by a clicking noise. That would be the starter solenoid trying to engage but the battery doesn't have enough power to do so.If jumping it starts it right up, let it run for 10 or 15 minutes then (while running) check the voltage at the battery terminals. If it's above 14 volts, the alternator is doing it's job and the battery is dead. If the voltage is less than 14, then the alternator needs to be replaced.
Your 1985 Nissan pickup truck will not start it just clicks what should you do?
Try jumping it off. If it cranks remove the + side on the battery. If it shuts off the alternator is bad .If it does not shut off clean the battery terminals . Have the battery checked at the Auto Zone.
Your car wouldn't start last night and after jumping it it died about 15 minutes later is it the Alternator or the battery?
Most likely the atl. When its running just check the volts at the battery. Should have around 14 or so. Might also need a new battery, depends how old it is.
Can you drive a car long distance with a bad battery after jumping it?
Yes. FYI answer Once the engine is running, the alternator supplies the electricity for the car to run and it also recharges the battery. Once you have jumped the car to get it running, you can take the battery out and throw it away and the car will run until you shut it off or run out of gas.Not a good idea to do this. In doing so you risk damaging the alternator.
What does it mean if your car battery light stays on even after you replaced it?
means your battery isn't being charged by the alternator. What originally seemed like a flat battery being the problem, would more than likely be the alternator at fault, which will drain the battery, not keep it charging on the move, hence, battery light displayed on your dash. Before jumping to the spares shop, check all the connecting wiring between these components, in case of any loose connections
What cause an alternator to blow?
The usual cause of a blown alternator is overload. The alternator will also blow if the battery is connected backwards, even for an instant, such as during jumping. Sometimes, overload is caused by attempting to jump start another car while revving the engine of the first car. The alternator is not designed to carry the current of a starter. Depending on the alternator, protection might be built in, but don't count on it. Rev the engine only to help charge the other battery, and then let the engine idle while starting the other.
Does anyone know what could be wrong 2003 Ford Explorer will not start tried jumping still nothing just went into store and came out have lights radio door chimes?
It could be your battery, the alternator or your starter... but more than likely it sounds like your alternator is bad.
Why would a 1984 Nissan 200sx after buying a new alternator just crank up after jumping it off die after the jumper cables are removed.Charging system Diagrams on this?
Could possibly be a bad battery too.
Is it the battery on an Oldsmobile Delta 88 if the AC was on then the car starts stalling then the battery was dead so jumping the car it starts then it stalls again?
What happens when the a/c is off, now. your alternator is bad or a bad/poor connection in the batt-alt-gnd circits. woody
What could cause the alternator to go bad?
There is a list of possible reasons. We'll start with basics. An alternator is an electric motor that usually charges the car battery. If the alternator was remanufactured there may have been a mistake in how it was remanufactured. Also excess use of jumping starting a car could be a possible reason. It's probably better to take the time and/or money to learn about the problem with the alternator so that you can avoid it next time.
