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- a friend of mine had a engine installed in his 1986 caprice and the guy that installed it was unable to finish the job. so now i have the job of installing the components like the a/c compressor, alternator, power steerin pump etc. my problem is with the
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Asked by farris on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 21:58 - 2002 hyundai elantra gls the battery just drains while the car is not in operation what could be the problem and how do i change the alternator
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Asked by gambaba on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 05:28 - can one easily replace the alternator on a 3.0 L mazda tribute/ford escape or is it something a shop has to do?
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Asked by rscosworth91 on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 13:02 - I have a 1995 Ford Thunderbird 4.6 V8. The battery keeps draining while the car is running. I have replaced the alternater and had both alternator and battery checked and they are good. The battery terminals are clean and secure. I can charge the battery
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Asked by gremreeper1967 on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 10:15 - Why does battery light still come on after replacing the alternator and battery on 2003 chrysler sebring
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What is an alternator?
An alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into alternating current (AC). A rectifier converts AC current to DC current, which charges the battery and runs the electrical system.
How do I know if the alternator is going bad?
Since alternators fail in stages, it's often hard to tell at first if an alternator is beginning to fail, especially if you aren't using high-current using accessories such as headlights or air conditioning very frequently. An inexpensive voltmeter can be used to check the voltage to determine if the alternator is working properly. Although a loud grinding noise can be caused by other problems, there's a good chance it means the alternator needs to be replaced.
What are my options?
There are numerous automotive and other websites that explain how to repair or replace an alternator. You can also purchase a repair manual or how-to book from an online vendor.
