Will your car's alternator still work even though it need's to be replaced?

Question:
I just bought a new ac delco car battery and my car has a slight power loss at stop's.If I replace the alternator will this fix the problem?

Answers:

Car problems, what is this noise... neeed help?

Have your alternator checked should be charging at around 14 volts.

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You need to have the alternator tested.

How is STS Tire and Auto Center in Bellmore, NY for having work done on your car?

Should, sounds like alternator not putting out correct amps. Have a charge test done at Auto Zone it's free.

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Take a voltmeter and put the leads on the battery post and measure the DC voltage. You should have 13.5 or so with the engine running. The power loss may be coming from some accessories draining voltage and current while at idle.

96 ply. grd. voyager. Its getting gas & spark but when i try to start it, it only backfires & will not start?

Possibly, but that might not be the problem. Take it to a repair shop you trust and have them test the alternator. They will tell you for sure.

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You can have a mechanic rebuild an alternator..but the best thing to do is to get a new one..they're like $200

My car temperature gauge goes to hot. my car is a 1995 oldsmobile cierra. 3.0 engine?

maybe it would

I have this squeaking noise coming from my front dash...?

thats one reason why a battery could keep going dead

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