Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in your mouth and have a dedicated person to do your dirty work, alternator trouble is in your future. When it ...

Your car’s alternator converts mechanical energy from your engine into electricity, powering your electronics and charging your battery. But when your alternator starts to fail, what can you expect in ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

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(iSeeCars) – Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running.

A faulty alternator not only makes the safe operation of a car impossible but can significantly damage the entire vehicle. For instance, faults in the electrical part of the alternator lead to severe ...

The alternator in my daily driver 2003 BMW 530i just died. Before I delve into the nuts and bolts of the replacement, it’ll ...

New cars have become much more expensive over the past few years, leading many people to repair their old car instead of replacing it with a new one. However, the rising average age of cars on U.S.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (ISeeCars) – Your alternator is one of the ...

People may think that the battery powers the electrics in your car, but that’s not the case. The battery provides electricity needed for the electric starter motor to start the car. When the car is ...