Can a battery mess up the alternator?
Can a battery mess up the alternator?
A “weak” battery can’t consume much of a charge either so it won’t be much of a load on the alternator. So, no, a weak battery won’t hurt your alternator.
What kind of battery does a Dodge Dakota have?
I have a 2000 dodge Dakota. The issue started with the internal volt meter dropping below 14.xV to like 12v, showing the alternator was no longer changing. After a bit, the check gauges light comes on and the internal voltage meter drops to nothing (even thought the battery still has 12V when checking with a multimeter.
Is the alternator good in a 2002 Dakota Durango?
Battery good, Alternator Good, gauge shows low voltage. I have a 2002 4.7 Dak with 118k miles, never replaced anything besides battery and oil changes. Never have had any problems until now. It started with my check gauges light coming on and I noticed my battery gauge went all the way to the L.
Why does my Dodge Dakota battery drain while driving?
If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Dakota’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.
Is the battery still good on a Dakota Durango?
After a bit, the check gauges light comes on and the internal voltage meter drops to nothing (even thought the battery still has 12V when checking with a multimeter. I’ve, of course, cleaned all the connectors and checked grounds.
I have a 2000 dodge Dakota. The issue started with the internal volt meter dropping below 14.xV to like 12v, showing the alternator was no longer changing. After a bit, the check gauges light comes on and the internal voltage meter drops to nothing (even thought the battery still has 12V when checking with a multimeter.
Battery good, Alternator Good, gauge shows low voltage. I have a 2002 4.7 Dak with 118k miles, never replaced anything besides battery and oil changes. Never have had any problems until now. It started with my check gauges light coming on and I noticed my battery gauge went all the way to the L.
If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Dakota’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.
After a bit, the check gauges light comes on and the internal voltage meter drops to nothing (even thought the battery still has 12V when checking with a multimeter. I’ve, of course, cleaned all the connectors and checked grounds.
