Posted on 3/18/2022
Imagine you're driving at night with your headlights on, radio blasted, rolled-down windows, and phone plugged in. All of those things are being run because of the alternator. While most people think the battery is doing the work, it is the alternator that is responsible for resupplying your battery with power. What Does the Alternator Do? In other words, the alternator is in charge of keeping your car battery alive while your engine is running. It is responsible for delivering power to all your vehicle's electrical components, including your car lights, power windows, windshield wipers, dashboard, seat heaters, etc. The alternator works by transforming mechanical energy to electrical energy. As long as the drive belt pully turns, your alternator will be up and running. Signs You Need Alternator Repair Even though alternators are meant to last a long time, accidents can happen. General wear and tear, misuse, heat damage, faulty wiring can occur to put ... read more