How long does it take to charge a battery with car running?
Remember: After you’ve done a jump start, you’ll need to keep the vehicle’s engine running for around 30 minutes to allow the alternator time to charge the battery sufficiently.
How far can a car go on just the battery?
If the alternator output was weak for a long time before it failed, the car may not go very far. If you have a fully charged high capacity battery, you could drive a hundred miles at least in the day-time, on the battery alone.
Can you run a car without an alternator?
A modern vehicle will NOT run with a dead alternator and a low battery. If the alternator is working properly it will stay running without the battery. Cars can run without the alternator, and alot of stock car drivers take off the belts to get more power and just charge the battery after the race for the next start.
Why does my Mazda MX-5 Miata battery die?
I have a 2012 hardtop. If I don’t drive the car for about a week, the battery dies. I’ve been towed twice into the dealer, and each time had the charging system checked. Each time they said that they could see nothing draining the battery at all. They suggested I buy a battery tender for when then car is idle, which I did.
What’s the best way to charge a Miata battery?
Weird! Are the remedies only: Trickle charger, Solar- operated continuous charger, Battery key-switch to disconnect the negative or positive cable, or un-plugging the negative when not driving the car? SOS! HELP! 1 people found this helpful.
Is there a problem with my Miata hardtop?
This has been a chronic problem with my miata. I have a 2012 hardtop. If I don’t drive the car for about a week, the battery dies. I’ve been towed twice into the dealer, and
How many volts does a Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
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Why does my Mazda Miata battery not charge?
I have a 1994 Mazda Miata. I experience the same problem with my car battery. If I don’t drive it for a week, the battery dies. I bought a battery charger, but the battery does not get charged any more. Weird!
Are there any issues with the Mazda MX 5 Miata?
I had the 2011 MX-5 Hardtop (which I traded about 2 months ago)…The only battery issue I had was during the winter when I parked it for over a week and driving my SUV instead. The OEM battery drained and had to have AAA replace it.
Can a Miata sit for one day without losing power?
My miata cannot sit for 1 day without losing battery power. I have replaced four batteries and still no end to the problem Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
What should I do if my Miata battery dies?
It sits for a couple of weeks and it’s dead. I carry an electric jumper in the trunk all the time. Miata batteries are small. I’m going to: 1) Get a heavy duty alternator 2) A new battery with more cranking amps.