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How To Replace the Alternator in Your Car
If your car or truck won’t hold a charge, or if you’re having signs electrical gremlins like dimming headlights, you probably ...
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How a weak alternator can shut your car down fast
Your alternator quietly does more than keep the battery topped up. It turns the engine’s rotation into a steady flow of ...
Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...
The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...
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