We may earn a commission from links on this page. Recent dash light disco electrical mayhem from the Starlet served as a reminder that an automotive electrical system can go haywire at any time. An ...

With reference to the reports of blown globes on a Subaru Outback I would suggest that a higher than normal alternator output voltage is the likely cause. This could be due to a failure of the voltage ...

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

If you've ever wondered how your car's battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video ...

International marketing Inc. (IMI) has announced Smart Sense, a system designed to overcome obstacles to efficient battery charging. According to IMI, the system essentially makes remote-sense ...

Alternators and batteries need regular care. Do you take your rig’s electrical power for granted? Do you do all the regular maintenance and checks on mechanical parts but don’t do the same for the ...

A resistance-type battery tester can tell if your car battery is up to snuff. Q: My minivan has failed to start a couple of times recently, because of a low battery. It turns over, but won't spin fast ...

Introduced in August 1964, Ford's first-generation Model 1G alternator was a real step up in reliability and current output compared to the old-school generators it replaced. Originally available in ...

You just finished installing a dual, 12-inch electric fan package in your Chevelle and life is good. With both fans spinning, it keeps the engine between 180 and 190 ...