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yes, because the alternator powers or charges your battery, if your alternator isn't working, your battery will not work, therefore your car will stop. If you feel your alternator dying while driving, the best thing to do is turn off all lights and the radio, anything that requires power from the battery. If your alt. isn't that bad off, it will get you to your next stop, however, after that, you won't be able to start your car w/o a jump. Hope this helps :)
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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 squeaky sound from cold engine?
slipping alternator/power steering/ auxillary drive belt
What would cause your car to cut off while turning the steering wheel?
A bad alternator. Turning the steering wheel all the way is very demanding on the power steering which draws power from the engine and can cause the idle to dip down. A weak alternator is usually the cause for the stalling.
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.
What would cause a 2005 Ford Focus Wagon to make a ticking noise cause the lights to dim and the engine to lose power?
I had a similar problem in a taurus. I had to replace the alternator.
What would cause a 2001 dodge diesel truck to lose power then beacome ok again with power but lose voltage gauge?
go have your alternator tested. when they start to go out the alternator will create alot of drag on the engine but then work fine and the engine wont have the drag but the alternator wont put out the correct amount of amperage and the votage will drop increasingly
What would cause all the electrical power to go out in my 85 Trans am as I am driving down the road the engine continues to run but really rough?
Most likely your alternator.
What could cause a 93 Mazda mx3 v6 engine to bogg out and lose all power?
Bad alternator
Would a bad alternator cause a motor not to turn on?
Yes, since it would not return power to the battery.
Would bad alternator cause a 1992 Toyota Corolla not to start?
Yes, bad alternator drains the battery and would not have enough power to start the car. It could be a bad starter, distributor and rotor cap, if only you don't heard the car engine turning.
Would an alternator cause a car to stall while driving?
Yes, a failing alternator can cause a car to stall while driving. The alternator is responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical systems; if it fails, the battery can become depleted. As the electrical systems begin to falter, the engine may lose power, leading to a stall. Additionally, a weak alternator can cause issues with the ignition system, further contributing to stalling.
In a 1998 Ford Mustang what would cause the loss of radio speedometer and power locks?
alternator
