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Electrical one way valves called diodes often go bad in alternators (part of the regulating system). Other causes would be bad field or stator windings...basically a broken wire somewhere in the alternator. Bad bearings...since the thing spins very fast.
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Would a erg valve cause a dead battery?
no a egr valve would not make a dead battery. a bad alternator or maybe a bad connection post to battery would make it die ,
How do you mount the alternator on a 283 Chevy small block with headers?
The header manufacturers make a braket that straddles over the front header tube, and will allow you to mount it there. See your local speed shop.
Why isn't the alternator charging the battery on your 1990 Chevy S-10 4.3 liter v-6 5 speedThe alternator and battery are brand new?
You might check to see if your vehicle has an external voltage regulator. Some voltage regulators are in the alternator, some are not. Another simple solution might be to check your fuse panel for a blown fuse, and make sure all the wires are tight at the connections.
Your 2001 Mazda protege has eaten up 5 alternator belts in 2 mos The alternator has been replaced Still the belt sqeaks very loudly threatening another eating of the belt?
Make sure the alternator is mounted square to the crank pulley and the bolts holding it are the right size. Some bolts have a bigger diameter that the threaded part or there are bushings in the alternator. If the wrong bolt was used or a bushing was not in the hole in the alternator, it will sit at a slight angle and tear up the belt. No reason it should be damaged, but make sure the crank pulley is tight and running straight. If it had a slight wobble that would do it also.
Alternator stuck on your Honda 92 civic?
Make sure the retaining bolts are removed. Take a rubber mallet and tap on the alternator to free it from its position.
Why would your speed odometer stop working 2005 Chevy Malibu 2.2 engine 4 cycle?
What would make your speed odometer stop working after putting an alternator on? 2005 Chevy Malibu
What would make the Battery light come on after changing the alternator and checking the battery in a 92 Chevy c1500?
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alternator belt. If the battery and alt test ok than check the connections to the alternator and battery.
1998 Chevy caviler it hesitates when you come to a stop?
Check fuel filter.and air filter then timing make sure tune up is up to date.
Need a diagram on how to put in an alternator belt on a 1994 Chevy Corsica?
Look at 2carpros.com - free and select make model, year, engine. Car Repairs, Alternator Belt. Or Autozone.com under repair - select alternator belt, year make and model.
What would make the battery in a 1999 Chevy prism not hold a charge?
check the alternator for most cars the alternator is wat powers the car the battery is for accesories... a quick check for alternator wit out having to disemble it tunr on ur car disconnect the postitive cable on the battery if car stays on then the alternator is good and the actual battery itself might be bad
Would an alternator make a key not turn in ignition?
No
Would a bad alternator make a car overheat?
No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.
Would putting a new starter in make the alternator bad?
No
Why would a 1994 Chevy Caviler's air conditioner blow fog with the cold air and smell of coolant?
heater core leak...or hose to heater core... a manual will help with diagnosis and repair, and a shop manual should be available at the local library in the reference section, make copies of the right pages, good luck...:)
Would a bad alternator make the wipers not work on 1995 altima Nissan?
no if your battery light is on and the brake light on then your alternator need to be change
Why would the voltage gauge on your 1997 Chevy blazer be fluctuating?
Your alternator may be on it's way out. Places like Autozone will put a machine on it and check it for you for free.........you coudl check to make sure the serpentine belt is tight on the alternator pulley. There's also a possibility the bearings in the alternator are getting dry and starting to get tight and will eventually seize up and then cut your belt when it does. It could be the gauge, but I would get a free check up at your local parts store first.
Why does a Chevy S10 make a light winding noise when idling and the battery gauge drops when you let off the accelerator?
sounds like the alternator is going bad.
