answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Spark plugs don't smoke. A bad alternator would cause a dead battery.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Will a bad alternator cause new spark plugs to smoke?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do bad spark plugs have to do with charging the alternator?

Spark Plugs do not affect your alternator. As long as your engine is running then it should be charging unless your alternator is bad


1983 will not start and does not have spark to plugs?

Check your battery and alternator.


What is the relationship between spark plugs and alternator?

They are part oft he electrical system. The alternator is driven round and round by the fan belt, and when turning generates 12 volts that charges the battery AND feeds back through the wiring harness to the distributer, which feeds the spark plugs, which fire the engine. Once a motor vehicle starts ( using the battery as the power source) the alternator essentially drives the spark plugs to run the motor to turn the belts to drive the alternator to provide power to the spark plugs.... and, and, and...


1994 ford will not start has spark to plugs?

you can check the alternator or the timming jumped


Will bad spark plugs cause a car to hesitate and white smoke to come out of tailpipe?

Bad spark plugs and leads can commonly make the engine feel like its 'hesitating' or skipping a beat, often worsening in the higher rev range. However it is not the cause of white smoke. White smoke is typically associated with coolant getting into the combustion chamber. The most common cause of this is a cracked head gasket, which you will need to replace in order to rectify the white smoke.


What could be the problem with an 1986 Firebird that will not start?

There could be so many problems. Batery, starter, alternator, serpentine belt, no spark... the list is endless. spark plugs? spark plugs?


What is the cause of shaking due to acceleration?

Bad spark plugs, spark plugs wires, etc.


Will bad spark plugs cause an engine to burn oil?

No, but burning oil will give you bad spark plugs.


Whats wrong with your 1990 Chevy lumina if the spark plugs are not firing?

you are not getting spark. this could be from a bad alternator, bad spark plugs, bad spark plug wires, or bad engine coils. The spark plugs and wires are the cheapest so try putting in new ones of those first.


1998 Ford Explorer 4wd 4.0 SOHC and would it cause the truck to misfire pop and smoke?

This could be bad spark plugs or plug wires


Will having the spark plug wires on the wrong plugs cause your vehicle to still smoke after a tune up?

Not likely sounds like a blown head gasket


Can spark plugs cause over heating?

yes