Since the alternator controls your car's electrical system, one of the first things you'll notice when things go wrong is that your vehicle's electronic components start behaving erratically.

If you’re driving along and suddenly see the battery warning light illuminate on your dashboard, you might wonder: Can your car battery die while driving? It can be unsettling, and many drivers don’t ...

Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running. The ...

Dear Car Talk: I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die.

Know how your car alternator works Wednesday, September 04, 2019 — updated on January 01, 2021 ...

The car alternator isn’t the most efficient beast, but its what I had lying around. The motor is a little over sized, but its what I had lying around!

When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...

The ProPower alternators are available with 145- to 225-amp outputs. The voltage output of an alternator is controlled by the voltage regulator, and usually stays between a constant 13-1/2 to 14-1 ...

The TEG-produced electricity meets around 30% of the car’s electrical requirements, resulting in a reduced mechanical load (alternator) and a reduction in fuel consumption of more than 5%.

If you plan on keeping your car for longer than a few years, you can expect to replace your alternator. Alternators typically last between 40,000 to 100,000 miles. Signs of a Bad Alternator ...