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Alternator Output Voltage Low when Idling? – Find out Why and What to Do

December 15, 2022 by Paul S.

Is the car alternator output voltage low, dropping close to or into the red (below the 13.5V level) when the car is idling? This is an issue that can happen to a new and recently installed alternator or with an … Read more

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How to Clean a Car Alternator Safely

December 9, 2022 by Paul S.

How do you clean a dirty car alternator without damaging it? Perhaps you spent the weekend driving along some dirt or muddy roads and the alternator is unsightly, covered with mud. Or you just want to give the alternator a … Read more

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Can you Jump Start a Car with a Bad Alternator? What you Need to Know

December 8, 2022 by Paul S.

Perhaps it is the car battery voltage is low or the car headlights occasionally dim because the alternator is faulty yet you still need to use the car. Should you attempt to jumpstart it? Is it worthwhile? What should you … Read more

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Car Starts with Jumper Cables only? (What to Do)

November 18, 2022 by Paul S.

It can be so limiting and frustrating if each time you have to start your car you have to rely on a friendly driver and use a set of jumper cables, then open the hood to jump your car. What … Read more

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Alternator Charging Intermittently? Signs and Solutions

November 15, 2022 by Jamie C

Can an alternator work sometimes and fail to do so other times? While it is probably more common to have a sudden, catastrophic failure of an alternator, there are indeed cases where the car’s alternator charging is intermittent. In some … Read more

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Alternator Voltage Drops when the Car Engine is Hot? What to Do

October 10, 2022 by Paul S.

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

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Why Black Dust on the Alternator? (+How to Stop it)

October 5, 2022 by Paul S.
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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

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What Causes the Wobble in an Alternator Belt (and How to Fix it)

October 4, 2022 by Paul S.
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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

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Loose Alternator Bolts? What Signs Show

September 23, 2022 by Paul S.

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

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What Size of Alternator (amps) to use for a Car Audio Amplifier?

September 1, 2022August 30, 2022 by Paul S.

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

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