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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

Alternator

Question My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem? Answer Well, your problem could be caused by several things.  Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Dec 02, 2020

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: May 05, 2020

Alternator Facts (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

When your vehicle doesn't start, the first thing you think of might be the battery.  That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to...
Published on: Mar 10, 2020

Alternator

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question   My battery keeps going dead.  I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?   Answer   Well, your problem could be caused by sev...
Published on: Jul 18, 2019

Alternator Replacement at Purcellville Tire & Auto Service

Many Purcellville drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the ...
Published on: Mar 09, 2017

Alternator

You’ve probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine.  They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK.  One of the war...
Published on: Feb 14, 2016