I know that when the engine is running the alternator generates electricity which is used to power the electrics, but if you are on the motorway doing 70mph, I would have thought no extra power was required? Also if you switch on all the car electrics... Read More

I have just replaced my alternator on my 1990 Ford Ranger, need a diagram on the belt placement. Does anyone either know how it’s placed or know where to get a diagram? Posted by shelbygirl2002  Read More Ø

Car audio system - 2 550 watt amplifiers, 2 10″ subs, 2 250 watt 6×9s, 1 .5 farad capacitor, upgraded battery and alternator. After installing the capacitor according to the manufacturer’s wiring diagram, I find that the car battery is... Read More

My moms 1993 toyota corollas battery light was coming on. She took it to have it tested and they said the battery was fine but the alternator wasn’t. She had a new alternator put on. The battery light was still coming on though. Now the car is dead... Read More

I have a 93 cavalier the battery cables have no power getting through them. All the lights turn on and everything works it just wont start. When you turn it over all it does is clicks once in the starter relay. We tried jumping it with another car and... Read More

My car stalls after i start it. Besides adjusting the carburetor, could it possibly be the alternator? Posted by de313gran  Read More Ø

Mine has flunked and my dad is doing it this weekend. He lives an hour away so hasnt looked at my car but has done them before. He isnt sure how hard mine is to get too? Anyone know, are we going to have to take out the alternator or anything? Posted... Read More

I have a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and I am big in car audio systems. I had to upgrade my alternator and am running a capacitor but when i ride around and turn up my radio, my car shuts off.Then i have to press the reset button for the fuel pump.I was... Read More

I drive a 1998 Ford Expedition 4×4. I was driving down the street and put it in A4×4(All Wheel Drive) then changed it 4×4HI. Cruising at 35 MPH the battery light came on, I slowed down and it went away. I put it in 2wd and went away for... Read More

This is my first car and I would like to acquire a car note to better establish my credit so I was thinking about selling this car. It’s a 1994 Pontiac Grand AM with a V4 engine. New battery, new radiator, and also new catlytic convertic. Great... Read More