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 ...

Signs of impending alternator failure often include a slight reduction in the voltage reading on the dash, or noticeably duller headlights. It’s hard to predict unless you periodically do an output ...

When assessing your street rod's charging system, it's important to understand how an alternator works and what other factors may affect its performance. Simply put, alternators are converters. They ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

Winter is an equal-opportunity hazard for most truck equipment, but it’s especially hard on electrical systems. Battery power sags. Starters and alternators strain under heavier workloads. Caustic ...