Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, ...

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Your alternator quietly does more than keep the battery topped up. It turns the engine’s rotation into a steady flow of ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down the ...

The buildup of a four-wheel adventure vehicle will probably include the installation of trail and performance accessories such as a recovery winch, high intensity lights, a 1,000 watt stereo system, a ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Recent dash light disco electrical mayhem from the Starlet served as a reminder that an automotive electrical system can go haywire at any time. An ...

The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...