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A loose battery cable can cause the battery to not be able to receive a charge from the alternator. This can run the battery down. Will it kill the battery? Yes and no. Draining the battery once will do very little harm but it will do some. Run it down a few times and you can ruin the battery. Auto batteries are designed to be kept charged and are not designed to be run down and recharged like a deep cell marine battery or Golf cart battery.
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Can a loose negative battery cable ruin an alternator?
Yes, if the negetive battery cable is not connected propperly to the battery, it will ruin the alternator and probably kill your car.
Why does the 92lincolntowncarshut off and then crank 20minutes later?
Check for a loose or corroded ground or battery cable Check for a loose or corroded ground or battery cable
What causes bad starting?
A battery in poor condition, Dirty battery cable connections, Loose battery cable connections, A worn out starter,
What would a loose battery cable do?
Cause a no start situation.
Would a loose battery cable cause the odometer to flicker?
Yes
Why is nothing electrical working in your car after you just changed the battery?
Defective, corroded, or loose battery cable.
What is the problem when you try to start a car and you hear a click and everything shuts down including electrical functions?
Look for a loose or corroded positive battery cable at the battery post - or a loose/corroded battery terminal on the positive cable.
Why does the electric start on an ATV click but not start?
you have a loose or dirty battery cable battery is weak or cilenoide is going out.
Where is wrong if my car won't turn and make any noise?
Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cable?
Can a loose battery cable cause no spark at the plugs?
A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start.Some newer cars need a min. 10 volts to run. Dirty cables can cause the same problem too.answerdefinetly yes a loose cable stops proper voltage getting to where it needs to be tighten cable and see if that fixes problem loose cable will also prevent proper recharging of battery
What could prevent the alternator from charging the battery on a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Bad alternator, voltage regulator, or battery. Also a loose or corroded cable or bad cable.
Why does your misubishi eclipse have a delayed start?
Loose or corroded battery cable? Loose wire on starter? Weak starter solenoid?
