It's a common problem - you've just jump started the car, and all the lights on the dashboard are on. This can be very scary if you've never seen this issue before. You may think that there is...
Category: Batteries and Alternators
Can A Bad Alternator Cause Battery Corrosion? Is It Dangerous?
So you've noticed a greenish or white crystalization on your battery terminals. It's quite common. In this article, we'll explore whether the alternator can cause this, whether it's dangerous and...
Do You Have To Replace A Battery When Replacing An Alternator?
You've got to find the money for a new alternator but could do without the cost of buying a new battery too. In this article, we'll explain how a bad alternator can affect a battery and when...
Today's cars are so reliant on sensors that any voltage drop can cause an error message to be sent to the ECU. The error dictates what action the ECU takes depending on what the sensor has...
A faulty alternator is unlikely to cause a rough idle, but it can in one specific scenario. There is one exception, though. While the engine is running, the alternator is in charge of...
Cars make all sorts of noises, but nothing is more unsettling than a whining, noisy alternator. If the alternator goes bad, the battery won't be able to provide power to anything in the vehicle....