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Can a car run without the alternator installed?
No a car cannot run without the alternator installed. All the components in a car have their specific function and any missing piece will cause the car not to run.
97 Honda civic lights dim and engine dies?
The most common cause for your 1997 Honda Civic lights to dim is a bad alternator. The alternator is not charging the battery. The battery retains a small charge, but not enough charge to run the engine.
Can a 2000 Mercury Villager run without the alternator?
The short answer is no.
Will your 1990 560 sel keep running if you unhook the posotive terminal to do an alternator test?
Please don't EVER EVER do this! Without a load on the alternator, if it is indeed in operation it will "full field"...essentially run wide open...destroying itself and most of your on-board electronics with it.
Will a diesel engine run with battery cable disconnected if the alternator is bad?
A vehicle may not run if the battery cables are disconnected with or without a bad alternator. The best way to test an alternator is by voltage output when applying a load.
Why is your 1981 ford F150 starting without an alternator?
You don't need an alternator to start your engine only to recharge the battery. You could start any vehicle without an alternator but that doesn't mean it will run for long. Newer vehicles would just run till the battery was drained.
What do car batteries run?
-- Answer -- The battery in a car runs ALL the electrical systems in that car. The alternator only charges the battery. If you run a car without the battery in place you will ruin the alternator. Phil
How many mechanic hours are estimated for a pro mechanic to replace an alternator in a 1998 Honda Civic?
parts and labor it should run you about $300 and change. Replace the drvive belts too.
Can 5000 watt alternator run on 2hp motor without any ac supply?
The question does not make sense. Without an AC supply, you can do nothing. Ignoring the "without any AC supply" part of the question, 2 HP is 746 W times 2, or 1492 W. This is insufficient to run a 5000 W alternator.
Can a car be driving without a battery?
if you have a good alternator a vehicle will run without a battery, however I wouldn't recommend doing it. On most vehicles the alternator will charge at too high a rate with out a battery installed. This can and will damage any electronics.
Would a weak battery be the cause of a hesitation when turning on ignition?
Could be. But it might be an alternator problem instead of a batery problem. You need a good alternator to keep the bttery recharged. I wouldn't run out and buy a battery without getting the alternator checked.
When the belt comes off or alternator gos bad on 2001 BMW?
If I understand the question. It is not good to run the car without the belt on the alternator. It will drain your battery and damage your battery. You usually have 20-30 miles running on the battery without any recharge without any power on.
