1998 Cadillac DeVille "tap alternator hammer charge" Questions

...hammer while cranking the engine (need a helper) can start the car if the starter has a bad spot on it. The alternator comes in to play if the battery is discharged and isn't getting charged by the ...

...alternator or battery??? The clicking noise is usually the starter solenoid failing to engage. In your case it sounds like it is just barely starting to fail and the new battery simply gave it enough ...

Alternator won't work, hit with hammer, will work. What is bad? SOUND LIKE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR BUT IT IS JUST AS CHEAP TO REPLACE THE ALTERNETOR do not hit with hammer = bad.. does not make ...

...Alternator cuts out sometimes and dash lights come on.Sometimes it starts working again.Otherwise I tap on it with a hammer untill I here it begin to charge.Does it need new brushes? Have you put a ...

...ALTERNATOR dead batterry or bad starter ,try charging battery if still no turover try tapping on starter with a hammerseveral times while someone tries to start ,if turns over when starter tapped by ...

alternator 1st as it will cost nothing or next to nothing as a battery is quite expensive. Hope this helps. If it still clicks with a fresh charge or jump leads then give the starter motor a tap wit a

...alternator are both working properly, the problem may be with the starter. Try tapping the starter with a hammer or other tool to see if that helps. If tapping the starter works, it may be time to ...

...over. Occasionally, it will get stuck on the fly wheel. a gentle tap withe a hammer will jog it loose. Most reputable auto parts stores can test your alternator and will do so for free. Good

alternator is OK DO NOT RECONNECT CABLE, TURN OFF CAR FIRST 2) any equipment left on while car sits drawing power like stereo amps etc. 3) corroded and loose cables on the battery (clean and lube) THE

...alternator the battery is fully charged and all i get is a clicking noise with no fire Clicking Would Be The Starter Not Working Properly It Should Spin And Then Engage. It Works Up It Speed And Then ...