The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...

Join Austin as he takes you through a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing an electrical problem in his drift car. From inspecting the alternator belt to replacing the alternator itself, this ...

The charging system of your Chevy is a vital piece of the reliability puzzle, and if you're relying on a crusty original alternator you might be on borrowed time. The fact of the matter is an original ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down the ...

When it comes to building hot rods there's always a few gremlins that sneak into the mix along the way. One frustrating malady is a malfunctioning or inadequate charging system. Having to jump-start ...

The voice on the other end of the phone had that "upset sound" to it that you just knew that he had messed something up and was going to ask me to bail him out. It came out, "Willie, I think that I ...

This is the problem with just replacing parts without knowing the actual cause of the problem. If the third alternator and third battery haven’t solved the charging problem, obviously you need to look ...

The mechanic should measure the alternator charging voltage, which should be between 13.7 and 14.3 volts with the engine running. Hello Paul, my dashboard lights sometimes dim when I switch on the AC ...