Tag: alternators
23 Posts
Feb 26, 2020
Husband Thinks Charging Phone Drains Car Battery
Ray takes a side in this couple's disagreement
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Jun 19, 2018
Night Driving without Lights Isn't Very Bright
Jul 12, 2016
Who Keeps That Faulty Part?
Ellen's new alternator left her stranded 90 miles away from the shop. The mechanic wants it back before he'll refund her money. Is this common?
Apr 01, 2010
Could car cigarette lighters be an alternate energy source?
Oftentimes, I charge my mobile phone or iPod using the cigarette lighter in my car. Does that do any damage to the battery, like limit its life span? If so, should I stop? If not, shouldn't everyone be charging their...
Nov 01, 2009
How to tell the difference between a bad battery and a bad alternator.
Oct 01, 2005
Can a car run without its battery?
Could you please settle an argument? Some of my ham radio friends and I have a disagreement about the ability of a vehicle to operate without a battery. I say that a vehicle will stop immediately if you disconnect the...
Jun 01, 2005
Why's this Chevy burning through batteries?
I'm anxious to ask you guys a car question that has stumped the Chevy dealer.
Apr 01, 2003
Best way to safely test an alternator.
To do a quick check on an alternator I was told that you could start the car and then remove the negative battery cable Doing this would allow you to check whether the alternator is putting out enough current to...
May 01, 2001
Does an alternator produce more electricity than a car needs or only what is demanded?