No, a weak alternator will cause poor performance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are asking, can an alternator that is going out. Affect the engine from producing the same amount of horsepower?\u00a0The short answer: it will probably not impact the vehicle’s horsepower.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the first sign of a problem with the alternator is the internal car lights dim while driving. Another sign will be when you try to start the car, and it doesn’t turn on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, a bad alternator will cause poor engine performance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However, if your internal alternator bearings are damaged, they can drag the serpentine<\/strong> belt system<\/strong> down from turning<\/strong>, making the engine work harder and causing failed engine performance. In this case, you’ll notice the car isn’t performing to its highest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the alternator can start becoming seized and smoking<\/strong> as the car’s engine turns on. This is very rare, but we have seen this take place. You’ll be in the driver’s seat and see smoke coming the under the hood of the car. The smell of the smoke has a burnt scent. If this ever happens to you. Make sure to quickly turn off the engine. The last thing you want is the car vehicle to go up in flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s talk about what an alternator does on the car.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An alternator is a part on the car that produces enough electricity to power the electrical systems in your car<\/strong>. It weakens over time and will eventually need to be replaced. A bad alternator can cause failed engine performance because it cannot provide enough power to run all of the car’s electrical systems. The battery will have to work harder to compensate for the alternator’s weak output horsepower, which can lead to engine problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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