Can a bad alternator Fry a new battery?

Can a bad alternator Fry a new battery?

The flip side is that a defective alternator can fry a battery, also. So replacing a battery and having the new one go bad soon afterward might mean the alternator was bad to begin with. A depressingly large number of people don’t test the charging system after replacing a battery.

Can a battery charger kill an alternator?

You have to remember, alternators are intended to maintain a charge on a good battery. If this weren’t true, the people who make battery chargers would be out of business. So it’s a low probability — most times there will be no problem. I tend to think that.

Why is the battery light on but the alternator is charging?

1 Check for Corrosion. In some car models, the fumes from the regular functions lead to corrosion to collect on the battery terminals. 2 Clean the Car Battery Terminals. If you notice some corrosion or grime around the battery terminals, it might be the reason why the car battery light is still on. 3 Tighten the Battery Clamps. …

When to know if your alternator or battery is bad?

Using the process of elimination, find the culprit by bypassing the battery’s role and jump-starting your car. If the engine starts but dies immediately, your alternator probably isn’t keeping your battery charged. If a jump starts and keeps your car running, but the car can’t start again off of its own power, a dead battery is likely your answer.

The flip side is that a defective alternator can fry a battery, also. So replacing a battery and having the new one go bad soon afterward might mean the alternator was bad to begin with. A depressingly large number of people don’t test the charging system after replacing a battery.

You have to remember, alternators are intended to maintain a charge on a good battery. If this weren’t true, the people who make battery chargers would be out of business. So it’s a low probability — most times there will be no problem. I tend to think that.

When to supplement the battery in a GMC Yukon?

With enough electrical loads “ON”, it is easy to exceed the generator current (amperage) output when the engine is at an idle of 600-700 RPM. This is a normal condition. The battery supplements for short periods of time.

Why does my GMC Yukon have low voltage?

With the engine running the gauge should measure the output of your alternator. The low voltage may be indicative of issues with your alternator. If you have one of those that shows the voltage without the engine running, then check your gauge for a bad resistor on the dash panel.