Category: Batteries and Alternators

This article will explore what signs to look out for if you suspect your alternator's diode or diodes are bad. Very briefly, alternator diodes convert the AC current created by the rotor winding...

Electricity and water don't normally mix. Therefore, if your car battery gets wet, it's normal to be a little concerned it might be dangerous. Generally, if the battery isn't subjected to long...

So you've bought a new battery to fix a starting problem, but now your car is stalling instead! As cars have got progressively better, so have their electrical systems. More advanced systems are...

In the past, the only way to ensure that your car lights went off when you parked and turned off your car was to double-check before walking away. Then manufacturers fitted an alarm that sounded like...

Your car's alternator is used to getting wet. It sits in an exposed position next to the engine and is subjected to mud, heat, cold, and water. It is usually a temporary occurrence when it gets...

Most cars have one serpentine belt. Older models may have two or three, but this is now rare. One belt is now preferred as it saves space and reduces maintenance. However, if it fails, all the parts...