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What is the purpose of an alternator?
The purpose of an Alternator is to periodically recharge the battery while the engine is on.
On a F-450 what causes the alternator to not recharge the battery?
either the alternator or the voltage regulator are no good.may also be a bad battery
Can a bad alternator drain a good battery?
It doesn't actually drain the battery, but without a working alternator to recharge the battery it will only discharge as the car is operated.
How does hybrid car recharge battery?
The alternator is connected to a gas powered engine. This charges the battery.
What is alternator on Honda motorcycle?
it recharges the battery automatically, but it will only recharge the battery if the bike is running.
What makes alternators burn out?
Expecting the alternator to recharge a low battery puts to much stress on the alternator.
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.
If you constantly run your car with a dead battery will this hurt your alternator?
Yes, alternators are designed to maintain the battery, or recharge a battery that has been slightly discharged from starting the car. When the alternator is used to recharge a dead battery, it causes the alternator work harder and longer than it is designed for, causing it to overheat, thus causing damage to the alternator. A battery charger should be used instead. They are designed for charging dead batteries. After the battery is charged, let the alternator maintain the charge.
How long does it take to recharge battery with alternator?
Depends on how low the battery is but give it 10-15 minutes and it will be fully charged, assuming the alternator is working properly.
Do car batteries recharge as their used?
No, they discharge. The alternator recharges the battery when the engine is running.
Will battery lose power if alternator is bad?
Yes, the job of the alternator is to recharge the battery and run all the electronics when the car is in use. If the alternator is defective and not putting out the required voltage to keep the battery charged it will soon run down.
Does running the car engine recharge a drained battery?
No, you must have a charged battery for the alternator to work.Here's an explanation of how the charging system works:http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/alternator-generator/testing-an-alternator-without-blowing-it-sky-high
