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Can a car's alternator charge the battery while the car is not running?
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∙ 10y ago
No. The alternator has to be turning to produce the charging voltage. It only turns when the engine is running.
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Does an alternator charge a battery while the car is not running?
No , just when the engine is running
How can you get your battery to charge with out the charger?
You cannot charge a battery without a battery charger or having it charged by the alternator in your vehicle while it is running.
What does a vehicle depend on to keep it charged while the car is running?
The alternator - it provides a charge to the battery while the engine is running.
What does an alternator produce?
An alternator produces direct current that is used to charge up the battery while the car is running.
How do you know if your altinater as gone in your car?
If your battery doesn't hold a charge while running then your alternator is bad
How does battery get charge while running the vehicle?
The alternator charges the battery whilst the engine is running via a drive belt that runs off the crankshaft pully
Battery won't charge?
Either the battery is bad and won't accept a charge or the alternator is not putting a charge into the battery. Have the battery tested. You can hook up an inexpensive volt meter to the battery while the car is running. You should see from 13.5 to 14.5 volts if the alternator is working properly. If it is less than 13.5 volts then the alternator is not charging.
Can a loose positive battery cable prevent the alternator from charging the batter and can it cause a battery drain while the engine is not running?
Yes, a loose battery cable will prevent the alternator from charging the battery. The drain on the battery is not caused by the engine not running unless an accessory is left on. Most likely, the drain is caused by accessories (radio, lights, etc) while the engine is running due to the battery not receiving its charge from the alternator and then not having enough charge left to start the engine.
Why will my 2001 Chevy Impala LS not hold charge in a new battery?
if its a new battery then you need to replace your alternator. It basically recharges your battery while the vehicle is running.
Will your alternator recharge your battery if you let it sit for a while?
If the engine is running and the alternator is good. If the engine is not running, no.
Is there a way to determine whether it is your battery or alternator that needs to be fixed in a 2001 Bonneville?
If you can get your vehicle started you can then un hook the battery while it is running and if your vehicle stays running then your alternator is good. If it stalls and dies as soon as you unhook the battery then the alternator is not good.If you can get your vehicle started you can then un hook the battery while it is running and if your vehicle stays running then your alternator is good. If it stalls and dies as soon as you unhook the battery then the alternator is not good.
What does the alternator do for your vehicle?
the work of an alternator is to charge up the battery while the vehicle is in motion
