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Can you jumpstart a car with a bad alternator?
My car died this morning but I’m worried I won’t be able to restart it because the alternator is faulty. Can I jumpstart a car if it has a bad alternator?
Annette Maxon · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear that!
Yes, you can jumpstart a car with a bad alternator. The only caveat is if you have a bad battery that won’t hold a charge—you won’t be able to jump the car. However, if the battery is in good shape, you can jump the car even with the faulty alternator.
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