Does having your car idling charge the battery?
(2011-06-19 14:25:17) 1. Says: I thought that it drained the battery, and it only charged when driving...2. Says: That depends on how much electricity you're using.At idle speed the charge is low, so if your lights are on, fan/air-condition is on etc that your draining out the battery.
If everything is off, you're getting a slow charge.3. Says: Depends.... If all the lights & stuff are OFF, idling will slowly charge the battery. BUT, if the headlights are ON, or you're playin' your monster thumper in the trunk, then the power used can exceed the power being generated, netting a loss, which is made-up from the battery.4. Says: Yes the fan belt turns your alternator which is the generator that charges your battery up.5. Says: yes the belt(s) on you car turn you alternator wich acts like a small on board power generator6. Says: Ni Tag: Does having your car idling charge the battery?