This might be a myth. I was told that if a car jump-starts another that the charging car will have its alternator weakened. Has anyone else ever heard this ?
2006-08-09 15:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by OnTheCoast 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop,,and yes in under certain conditions it can damage a alternator,,especially if the car your trying to jump off has a bad battery that is not accepting the voltage from your car,,it puts a strain on your alternator,,to try and throw enough voltage to the other car,,i have seen several damaged alternators over this problem,,just be care full and always look at the connections real good to make sure there on right/
2006-08-09 15:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it will not weaken the alternator. i am an auto electrician my self take my word for it.
the alternator charges the battery whilst the car is running.
2006-08-09 15:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by shanii 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are feeding you a line. It won't weaken anything.
2006-08-09 15:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no hon but if you need to jump your car off you should bring it in to a shop
2006-08-09 15:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not so., tho if you jump another car and your car is not running, you can run down your own battery
2006-08-09 15:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by thekla o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true, if the jumpers are hooked up proper it wont hurt a thing.
2006-08-09 15:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an A.S.E. certified tech. I can assure you that this is bull!!
2006-08-09 15:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by thetdw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do not believe it is true, it is not connected other then from a belt
2006-08-09 15:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by BCOL CCCP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my answer is the same as thedtw!!
2006-08-09 16:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by dark_desparado66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋