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Another Alternator Question
Will a car start if the alternator is dead and you have a good battery?
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08-14-2007, 01:59 PM
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Yes. The vehicle will run until electrical needs exceed the remaining battery capacity. The alternator-less engine will run longer if you push-start it instead of using the battery to crank the engine.
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08-14-2007, 02:41 PM
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Yes, but as soon as the battery drops below 12v, you no longer have a good battery.
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Thanks, I thought so.
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1984 Porsche Targa 3.2
