VIDEO: Power Distribution From Alternator To Battery
Andrew Markel explains how the battery’s power from the alternator is distributed to the other electrical components. Sponsored by Nissan.
Alternator Testing Diagnostics Are Getting More Complicated
One test is not enough if you are diagnosing a charging system problem. All too often, if only battery voltage is present with the engine running the alternator is condemned as the source of the problem. If this is the case, it means that the alternator is not charging, but does not reveal why.
Bosch Expands Braking, Starter, Alternator And Fuel Pump Product Lines
Bosch added new parts coverage for vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Buick, Honda, Mazda, Ford and more in October. The new SKUs cover more than 145.36 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement fuel pumps, starters, alternators or brake pads. Bosch Brake Pads
Bosch Expands Braking, Starters, Alternators And Engine Air Filter Product Lines To Cover More Than 46M Vehicles
The new SKUs cover more than 46 million vehicles in operation in the U.S. and Canada, offering OE fit, form and function for select vehicles needing replacement engine air filters, starters, alternators or brake pads.
VIDEO: Alternator Replacement: Tips To Perform The Complete Job
Andrew Markel offers several tips to keep in mind to make your next alternator replacement job long-lasting and reliable. Sponsored by Nissan.
WAI Expands Coverage For Starters And Alternators
WAI has introduced 103 automotive units, which cover more than 27 million, or 97 percent, of vehicles in operation.
Carquest Starters And Alternators At Advance Professional
Carquest Starters and Alternators, available exclusively from Advance Professional and Carquest, are a triple tested, quality product designed to meet or exceed OE specifications.
Lexus Tech Tip: Low Charging Voltage, Replaced Alternator And Instrument Cluster
When running tests according to repair information, the vehicle should run between 13.2-13.8 volts, but it is running 13.2 volts currently. With the car idling and the A/C on, the voltage drops to 11.5 volts.
Diagnosing Alternator Pulleys
When faced with an illuminated charge light diagnosis on most late-model vehicles, do not automatically assume the problem is inside the alternator and potentially unserviceable. The problem could be the pulley and belt drive system. Neglecting to test and diagnose the pulley can lead to unnecessary replacement.
DENSO Announces 2016 First Time Fit Starter And Alternator Catalog
DENSO Products and Services Americas has released its 2016 First Time Fit Starter and Alternator Catalog. The latest catalog includes 334 new parts numbers for popular imports and domestic models, expanding the company’s alternator product line to cover more than 65 million additional vehicles in operation (VIO) and its starter product line to cover for more than 62 million additional VIO.
