An  alternator is a part of a vehicle’s charging system. There are three main components to a vehicle’s charging system: the battery, voltage regulator, and the alternator. The battery and the alternator work in conjunction to generate the electrical currents that power everything electrical in the car, such as the dashboard lights, power windows, headlights, and even the cigarette lighter. Alternators are powered by the engine’s serpentine belt and are located towards the front of your engine. To move magnets over a special surface of cables and wires called the conductor, alternators use the power from the serpentine belt and the crankshaft. The electrical current necessary to power everything in your vehicle is created by this movement.

The large amounts of heat produced by alternators is dissipated by the lightweight aluminum the alternators are built out of. They also contain an interior-cooling fan and vents on both sides to help with that heat dissipation. For it to run efficiently, it is very important to keep the alternator cool. The voltage regulator is another part of the alternator. The voltage of the electrical currents the alternator creates is controlled and distributed by the voltage regulator. Your vehicle can run for a very short distance on the battery’s power if its alternator fails, but then the battery will also fail eventually and your vehicle will die. That is why a vehicle with a bad alternator is inoperable. A bad alternator is difficult to identify. Dim headlights are a sign of a weak alternator. That’s why a good rule-o­f-thumb generally is to have your alternator and your battery’s power checked every time you have your oil changed. your alternator, Have your alternator inspected and replaced when necessary if you suspect it has a problem. A bad alternator cannot hide from Go-Green Auto Service Corp, for all our mechanics are specialists who promptly identify and replace the faulty alternator seamlessly and for the best price around. We are a one-stop shop specializing in every auto repair imaginable, including and most especially in collision, auto body, and auto painting. Go-Green Auto Service Corp does everything using the highest quality and charging the greatest prices around. So be sure to see us if ever you have any issues whatsoever with your vehicle, whether it’s with your alternator or something else. Remember that we are here for you.