The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...

It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the deep chill of winter or the heat of summer, on a work truck, emergency vehicle, or personal rig—the last thing a driver wants to see or hear are dim headlights ...

We have to stop thinking of our start/charge systems as simply a handful of separate components, and start viewing them as a system. From alternators to batteries and starters, cables and regulators, ...

Learn how to diagnose and properly install a one-wire alternator with higher amperage in this easy-to-follow guide. Whether you're upgrading your electrical system or replacing a faulty alternator, ...

A dead battery rarely acts alone. When a vehicle refuses to start, most people blame freezing temperatures or an old battery and move on. But a failing alternator often sits behind the scenes, quietly ...

For most street rodders the mechanical aspects of our vehicles are easy to understand; they can be seen, held, even heard. The same can't always be said for electricity; it's not something you can ...