2006-06-08 09:59:38 · 6 answers · asked by pure_24kt 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It recharges the battery and powers the system while the engine is running.
2006-06-08 10:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by garidor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alternator generates electricity to supply power for all the systems in your car. It is heavy enough to recharge the amount of power it took to start the engine but not a fully or partly discharged battery. If your battery is in this state then a battery charger should be used. You should never have the engine running when you boost another car. The load is too much for the alternator and could damage it. Always shut the engine off. The battery in the boosting car will have enough power to start the other car.
2006-06-08 19:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by webman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the alternator keeps the battery fully charged when the care is running. It will power the lights, radio, heater , windows and any other electrical function in your car. When the alternator no longer works, then the battery will run the car until the battery goes dead too.
2006-06-08 17:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It the generator delivers/distributes/alternates power from the battery through the car's electronic parts.
2006-06-08 17:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by B-Dub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it powers the car once the car has been started
2006-06-08 17:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps the cars battery Charged..........
2006-06-08 20:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by billgould1946 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋