Can You Still Drive If the Generator Is Broken?

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OwenFitz
07/29/25 10:29pm
You can still drive if the generator is broken. A car with a broken generator usually has insufficient battery voltage, making it difficult to start. You will need to jump-start the car, and after starting, you should replace the generator at a repair shop as soon as possible. Below is additional information about generator failure: 1. If the generator is broken, you generally need to jump-start the car. 2. The method for jump-starting a car is relatively simple, but it is important to ensure the connections are correct to avoid short circuits. 3. When connecting the batteries of two cars with jumper cables, the correct method is to connect positive to positive and negative to negative. Car batteries usually do not have very high voltage, so there is no risk of electric shock, and proper jump-starting will not damage the car. 4. If the positive and negative terminals are connected incorrectly, starting the car may cause both batteries to burn out. When starting the powered car, do not disconnect the jumper cables and the car's battery. 5. After ensuring the batteries are correctly connected, you can start the powered car. At this time, turn off all electrical devices in the unpowered car, wait a while, and then start the unpowered car. After starting, let the car idle for a while before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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