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Yes, as long as the engine is running, so is the alternator. The alternator is actually what keeps the car battery charged.

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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.


Can you eliminate alternator from car?

you need the alternator to charge the battery with no alternator when the battery drops to about 10 volts car will not run at all.


Can you wire your car alternator to your electric car motor and run it directly off the alternator amps?

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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


Can you start and move a car without battery?

The battery is used when the car is running to stabilize the voltage and store energy from the alternator. It is not recommended to run the car with no battery, as this can damage the alternator and the car's electrical system.A dead battery (if you have one) can usually suffice to run the car for a short time, however it may also damage the alternator.


Will a car run if the alternator is bad?

It would only run as long as the battery had a sufficient charge.


Does a voltage regulater make the car run?

No. It controls the output of the alternator.


I have a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo I just had a new battery installed in my car and alternator and belts. The car will run for about a half of a day but then it will not start again. What could be wrong?

The alternator either has to be a factory original or a used off of a parts Rodeo,otherwise the alternator will not run.


Can an engine run on alternator only?

Yes, but it will not start again without electricity. alternators only provide electricity when the car is running, they're of no help when the engine needs to be started.


If the alternator is not working on your car what happens?

your barrery will die eventually because alternator isn't creating power for the vehicle to run on


Can a bad alternator make a car run hot?

No it can not. If the belt is missing that could cause it to run hot.


What will the car do if the alternator is bad?

The battery will just run down and the engine will stop.