What do Advance Auto Parts do?
The folks at Advance Auto Parts live and breathe cars, trucks, motorcycles, and anything else with wheels and an engine. When they're not writing about vehicles, they're hanging with their families, road tripping down the coast, or chucking bean bags in games of in-office corn hole.
How does an alternator work?
The Alternator produces 3 phase AC which is rectified or made into DC by diodes inside the Alternator. If all the diodes are working properly, the AC component will be only a couple volts, but if a diode has failed, the AC will be much greater. The AC (Alternating Current) can damage the electronic components.
What happens if your alternator stops working?
If the alternator stops working, the vehicle will continue to run for a short time until the battery’s power is depleted. Warning signs associated with a failing alternator can include a dead battery, lights that are noticeably dimmer, difficulty starting, and illumination of the dashboard battery light. Testing the electrical system ...
What is an ignition switch?
The ignition switch is your gateway to electric power, and once engaged a myriad of switches are at your disposal for entertainment, navigation, windshield wipers, lights, ...
What are the most important parts of an electrical system?
Although they are small, the most important parts in the electrical system may be the fuses, circuit breakers, and relays that protect the system from damage.