and its not the battery cause i got it tested?
2007-09-16 05:41:39 · 25 answers · asked by candyland849 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's probably the charging system. This would include but is not limited to:
Broken cables, blown fusible links, defective voltage regulator, Alternator, or fan belts.
Any jack-leg mechanic should be able to find the trouble in just a few seconds for you.
2007-09-16 05:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Whynot 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How long have you had the battery? If over five years, get a new one.
If the car is over five years old and has more than 50,000 or so miles, and the alternator has never been replaced, then it may be time to get a new one.
Did you have any work done before the problem started, recently? If so, take it back to that mechanic, and complain (nicely, though; it might be a completely innocent incident, such as neglecting to reseat a wire, etc).
Regardless, testing a battery when the car is off, or even when idling, may not be sufficient, in your case, because it's possible that you have a wire that becomes loose only when the vehicle is moving. The "faulty" wire could be at the battery itself, or the alternator, or the ground, or, depending on the vehicle, at the ignition or computer chip (it's not uncommon for mechanics to loosen wires, accidentally or otherwise!).
Regardless, I have the feeling you shouldn't be doing the work, yourself. Any of these are relatively simple to do, so get someone knowledgeable to help you.
2007-09-16 06:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternator
2007-09-16 05:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's not the battery itself then it's got to be the alternator not charging the battery as it's running. The battery is not designed to run your entire electrical system, that is the alternators job. The battery is just a storage device that also supplies the initial power to start the car. The alternator supplies electrical power to the car and charges the battery. A car will take power from the battery if the alternator fails and it doesn't take long to drain it if it's not resupplied.
2007-09-16 05:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is not the battery it is most likely the alternator. It is the device that generates electricity to re-charge the battery when the engine is running.
Go to AutoZone, they will test it out for free.
2007-09-16 05:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the alternator. That is what charges the battery, if it goes bad the battery will just keep draining. You can get it checked for free at most auto parts stores.
2007-09-16 05:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by This Guy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your battery is in basic terms a source to commence your motor vehicle. After this is all started the alternator definitely materials the electrics to function issues and recharges your battery. do this: as quickly as your motor vehicle is all started run it greater then a classic idle because of the fact the battery is disconnected. If it fails to stay working its the alternator. If the alternator is undesirable then when you "leap" commence the motor vehicle that's going to in basic terms run as long as there is "juice" interior the battery. meaning this is attempting to run off the battery in basic terms. Any sturdy motor vehicle factors keep frequently has the kit to be sure an alternator. sturdy luck.
2016-11-14 14:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by dorry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they "Load Test" the Battery or just put the tester leads on it to see if it had 12V? how old is the battery? does it get hotter then it should? yeah sounds like your alternator is bad or going bad. Are your Battery cables good, clean and tight?
2007-09-17 23:15:59 · answer #8 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the battery test passed.. Did ya get the alternator test ...
2007-09-16 05:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alternator is kaputt - about 800$ - poor you
Kaputt because of a short-circuit caused by a hole in the pipe
of the pump for cooling-liquid falling on the rotor. Happy christmas
2007-09-16 05:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋