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What cause alternator not to produce power to start engine?
The alternator produces power to charge the battery. The battery powers the starter to turn the engine over.
What would cause a battery to drain in a 1989 mercury sable if it is not the power cords or alternator?
dead cell in the battery or something is on pulling power from the battery.
How car battery produces the power?
A battery does not produce power, it just stores power. The alternator produces the DC voltage the battery stores. As the power is taken from the battery it is replenished by the alternator.
Would a bad alternator cause a motor not to turn on?
Yes, since it would not return power to the battery.
Could something other that alternator cause battery to drain on 2005 C180 Kompressor?
Yes, a dead cell in the battery or something is on drawing power from the battery.
Do alternator your make the car start?
No, your battery supplies power to the starter. However if your alternator is defective then it will not supply power to the battery and the battery will soon be depleted.
Would a bad alternator cause a car to die while driving?
If the alternator fails, it is no longer keeping the battery charged and your engine is running on nothing but battery power. Once the battery runs down, your engine will no longer run.
Will battery idiot light come on if battery is low but alternator is ok?
No. If the alternator is working fine, the battery power is not used.
Will a bad battery cause your car to lose power at higher rpm will it idle low at a stop?
No, but a bad alternator will.
What would cause your battery to drain of all power in 96 Nissan Sentra?
When the alternator goes bad or goes out completely, the car's battery will be drained. I suggest you pull the alternator and have it tested. If the alternator is bad, you will most likely need a new battery as well. The cost is around $200.00.
How does an alternator cause a negative draw on the battery rather than charging it It's a 90 Buick LeSabre 3.8. It produces an output charge during idle but draws on the battery in high rpm driving?
The alternator will not draw power from the battery but the rest of the vehicle systems will. If your alternator is not functioning properly the battery takes the toll.
What supplies power to the distributor on a 1994 Eagle Summit?
the alternator supplies power to the distributer, the battery gives power the the alternator
