Yes, the alternator can cause rough idling in a vehicle. While the alternator's primary function is not to start the engine, it becomes the main power source once the engine is running. A bad...

Yes, you can run a wire from the alternator to the battery. While the typical setup involves a line from the alternator to the starter and then to the battery, bypassing the starter and directly...

Older vehicles use fusible links because they are cheap wires with high-temperature insulation. Their reliability makes them appealing. However, many manufacturers prefer to install inline fuses in...

Laypeople expect the alternator to charge the battery. But if that is true, why is your alternator draining the battery? 1). Excess Heat Mechanics expect alternator diodes to last the...

The battery and alternator are intimately intertwined. You can’t use one without the other, at least not in a vehicle. But does that mean a weak or damaged battery can harm the alternator? A...

The alternator doesn’t stop at running the electronics. It also charges the battery, but only when the engine is running. A one-wire alternator that refuses to charge the battery should worry you...