How Long An Alternator Lasts
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Alternator is a component used for generating energy inside the engine ….
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The generated energy is used for recharging the battery, to illuminate interior and exterior lights and the instrument panel etc…
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Components of Automotive charging system
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Components
Of
Automotive
Charging
System
Voltage Regulator
Alternator Battery
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Where is it located ????
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It is located near the front of the engine and driven by crankshaft……
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Warning signs of Alternator Problem……
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o If the charging system fails, the car can run in battery for hours…but if the alternator depletes then the vehicle will stall and not even start….
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When alternator doesn’t work ,the electric accessories start showing the symptom, as like the headlight starts dimming ….
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Alternator is connected through large cables and wires, so if any
problems happen in wire and cables connection means either it will
stop or reduce electricity from reaching the battery…
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The other symptom of lose connection Belt find missing Belt hanging off the engine block Belt flopping around the engine etc…
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Lose connection also produce noise like growling or whining
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It also elicits rubber burning or hot wire burning smell from
lose connection….
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Use A Voltmeter…..
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Used to measure the electrical output of alternator …
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The voltage reading should be 14volts if the vehicle accessories are off and 12 volts if turned on…….
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If anytime the voltage drops below 12 then there is a problem
in alternator…
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If the battery terminals are full of dirt or grim then electricity won’t
flow correctly…
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