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The alternator is a device that keeps your car's electrical system running once the engine is on. It's essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die. I know about bearings ...

Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in your mouth and have a dedicated person to do your dirty work, alternator trouble is in your future. When it ...

Q: I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die. I know about ...

Recently, the alternator went bad, and being a 75-year-old guy who thinks he can do most everything, I installed a rebuilt ...

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Dear Car Talk: I'm a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have "died." But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die.

If it’s less than 14 volts, there’s a nut on the alternator’s B+ terminal that connects to a thick wire that transfers the ...