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
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
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
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
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
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
