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Would a bad alternator cause a car to die while driving?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

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.

Wiki User

∙ 17y ago

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What would cause a 92 Honda prelude to act like it is wanting to cut off while driving?

If you mean 'cut off' as in the car dies while driving its probably your alternator.

What could cause your 1997 Tahoe to turn off while driving?

Simple answer is the alternator

What would cause your headlights and dash lights to dim or shut down while driving my 2006 F150 Supercrew?

your alternator is going bad

Why would a car cut off while driving?

sounds like your alternator..

What can cause everything in your dashboard to go up and down while driving also the lights are flickering?

alternator

What will cause a car to suddenly stop running while driving?

Out of Oil Out of Water Out of Gas Dead Alternator

Why would a 2001 Dodge Stratus shut off while driving?

Probably the alternator.

What would cause a vehicle to lose power while driving?

If you lost power while driving and it did not start again, it could be an alternator issue. Double check the battery just to make certain it isn't an issue with the cable connectors too.

Would a faulty battery cause a diesel to stall while driving?

No it cannot unless alternator is not charging the only power a diesel requires is for fuel cutoff solenoid

What will cause engine to die while driving in 95 jeep Cherokee when battery and alternator good?

trash in your fuel filter

What would cause your car to cut off while driving?

What would cause my VW golf to cut out whist driving

What if your 1995 Mercury Mystique stalled and stopped while driving Engine Cranks will not start again Battery Alternator and Starter are good What else would cause this?

check your timing belt

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