How to Troubleshoot a Noisy Alternator

How to Troubleshoot a Noisy Alternator

Some noises coming from the engine can be a sign of a bad alternator. There are various noises that an alternator produces, depending on the faulty part. Some of these noises include; a whining noise which is a pitched noise you get when the engine is running; the noise increases as the vehicle accelerates.  Others

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How to Test an Alternator Diode

How to Test an Alternator Diode

The alternator is that part of a car that produces current for the electrical functions of the car. It converts the engine’s mechanical energy into electrical energy, and channels part of this energy to recharge your car battery. If you experience a change in how the electrical systems of your car function, the alternator could

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How to Remove a Broken Sparkplug

How to Remove a Broken Sparkplug

A spark plug is a device that passes electric current to the combustion chamber in a vehicle. Generally, it aids the ignition of an automobile. Every automobile has a spark plug but does every driver know how to change one? Further, are they aware of when to change them? The modern car has a lot

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Different Sparkplug Problems, Symptoms & Causes

Different Sparkplug Problems, Symptoms & Causes

Spark plugs are a critical component of the internal combustion engine of your vehicle. Without them, fuel would not ignite in the combustion chamber. Spark plugs transmit an electrical signal sent from the ignition coil at predetermined times to create sparks, igniting the air-fuel mixture found in the combustion chamber. Every car model needs a

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Can a Car Run Without an Alternator

Can a Car Run Without an Alternator?

The alternator is a car component that supplies continuous charges to the car battery. Due to the power it provides, the electrical systems and computers of a car can function. Its function is to keep the electrical system running. When the battery starts the motor engine, the alternator makes it run. If the alternator isn’t

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Car AC Troubleshooting & How-to Guide

Car AC Troubleshooting & How-to Guide

Being trapped in traffic in a hot car during summer can ruin a perfect summer day. It also increases your chances of getting a heat stroke, especially if you will be in your vehicle for a prolonged period, which is why getting your Car AC in tip-top shape before summer is a necessity. This guide

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