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If you question the condition of your alternator, drive to your local auto parts store and they will test the charging system for you at no cost.
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How do you know if your altinater as gone in your car?
If your battery doesn't hold a charge while running then your alternator is bad
How to know if the alternator is gone in a 98 mercury mystique?
let the car run and then pull the negative battery cable off. if the car stalls, the alternator is bad! do you know where the bank 1 o2 sensor 2 is?
How do you know if your alternator is gone?
easy...all you have to do is to remove either one of the battery terminals,while the car is idling...if it dies,then it is not charging
How do you know when alternator is bad?
Typically you know your alternator is out when you have to jump start your car numerous times. A way you can test it is by turning on your car and while it's running discount the + terminal. If the car turns off then your alternator is bad. If the car remains in then alternator is good and possible bad battery. Hope this helps
What engine sound will you get if your alternator is gone or going?
if your alternator is gone or going your car will start and then eventually just stop running because your battery has gone dead. it typically will not make any sound when your engine is not running because of a dead battery.
How do you know you have a bad alternator?
Turn car on remove positive battery terminal if car turns off alternator is bad
How do you know the problem is the alternator?
If your car doesnt start, it could be the battery. But if the car starts and you unplug the negative cable and the car turns off, its the alternator.
Where is the water pump located on a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire?
UNDER THE ALTERNATOR AND A LITTLE TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CAR. I KNOW. MINE'S LEAKING... UNDER THE ALTERNATOR AND A LITTLE TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CAR. I KNOW. MINE'S LEAKING... UNDER THE ALTERNATOR AND A LITTLE TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CAR. I KNOW. MINE'S LEAKING... UNDER THE ALTERNATOR AND A LITTLE TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CAR. I KNOW. MINE'S LEAKING... UNDER THE ALTERNATOR AND A LITTLE TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CAR. I KNOW. MINE'S LEAKING... the water pump is located under the exhaust manifold on a 2.4 litre i kno i just had to rebuild one of them and they will be fun to change cause u have to take the timing chain off to pull it out.
How would you know if your steering column is gone bad?
you know when you are not cotrolling the car.
How do you know if your alternator is bad?
If it is makeing a noise or is not putting out at least 13.5 volts it is bad. Take the car or the alternator to an Auto Parts store and have them load test the alternator to be sure.
How do you know if you have a faulty battery or a faulty alternator?
A quick test I've always used is to start the car. Remove the neutral cable from the battery. If the car still runs your alternator is fine.
Should you disconnect your battery if you know the alternator has gone bad?
Only disconnect it when ready to replace the alternator. The primary function of the battery is to store electricity needed to start the car. Secondarily, it stores electricity for use powering the electrical items on the car when the engine is off. If the alternator is not producing sufficient power to run the engine, the battery takes over. Once the battery is drained of its power, the engine will stop. You can jump-start a car whose alternator is faulty but battery is connected, and the car may run for a short time before the battery dies. If there is no battery, the car will start but not stay running once the jump device or cables are disconnected.
