- Points
- 407
- Car
- 2002 Clio 172
If you took the battery out of a car after starting it would it still happily run?
I've had a flat/dead battery before and the car seemed to work ok after it had been jumped. But I need your help to settle a debate!
I thought the alternator provides enough current to bypass the need for a battery and that the battery is just used to start the car.
A friend says you need the battery to act as a buffer but I'm pretty sure the alternator kicks out enough current and this fluctuates depending on engine demand.
What are your thoughts?
I've had a flat/dead battery before and the car seemed to work ok after it had been jumped. But I need your help to settle a debate!
I thought the alternator provides enough current to bypass the need for a battery and that the battery is just used to start the car.
A friend says you need the battery to act as a buffer but I'm pretty sure the alternator kicks out enough current and this fluctuates depending on engine demand.
What are your thoughts?