If you have a voltmeter installed in the car giving you the ability to monitor the alternator/battery voltage, depending on the condition of the car, you may observe a drop in voltage, say from 13V to about 12V or thereabout … Read more
Do you keep finding a layer of black alternator dust on the alternator housing? Should you be concerned at all? After all the black dust is rubber off the belt. Are you looking for guidance on what to do next? … Read more
Is your car making unusual noises from under the hood even when idling? Is the alternator belt running smoothly or is there some wobbling? While some wobble may be acceptable, particularly if they are long, wobbling can point to a … Read more
Your car alternator’s ability to charge a battery fully and efficiently may be affected by a failure in the alternator, loose or damaged wire connections, or even whether the battery is healthy or not. What is probably less heard of … Read more
Picture this, you’ve invested in a new car audio amplifier. You want to know if your car’s stock alternator can keep up with the amp’s power demands. How do you then decide on whether the alternator has enough capacity to … Read more
A bad or faulty alternator is one of the reasons why your car battery may not be charging. Note, that this is just but one of the possible causes. There are others too – a bad battery, weak or loose … Read more
Using the existing car electrical system to power additional AC appliances such as an AC, sound systemand others can be a smart option. Not only does it help minimise investments in additional hardware, it also allows you more space in … Read more
Your car’s alternator can provide many years of faultless service thanks to the ever-improving reliability of the alternator and the available helpful articles on car electrical system maintenance. Even with that though, there are always challenges. For instance, you may … Read more
An alternator in good working condition can keep your ca’s battery charged for many years. If your battery is drained and unable to start your car, perhaps, you left the dome light on or your car has been parked for … Read more
As the engine runs, it is normal for the engine temperature to rise. What is unusual and had to catch, is when the car alternator feels warm even when the engine/ ignition switch is off. In fact most car owners … Read more
