The short answer here is that yes — in most cases — you should replace your car's serpentine belt when replacing the alternator. The issue isn't so much that the two components are part of the same ...

The charging system of your Chevy is a vital piece of the reliability puzzle, and if you’re relying on a crusty original alternator you might be on borrowed time. The fact of the matter is an original ...

It’s always the same sinking feeling when you notice that the interior lights seem dim as you climb into your Mustang. A twist of the key confirms the miserable truth with a clicking noise from the ...

From the early 1960s through 1974, Chrysler provided the buying public with a hardy, reliable, low-amp charging system that required minimal upkeep. The pre-1970 Mopars were equipped with a ...

Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in your mouth and have a dedicated person to do your dirty work, alternator trouble is in your future. When it ...

Dear Car Talk: I'm a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have "died." But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die.

International Rectifier (www.irf.com) has introduced a LIN-controlled alternator-regulator (IRVR101) designed to optimize performance in next-generation intelligent automotive charging systems for ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to outfitting vehicles for security, defense, or demanding commercial applications, the Nissan Patrol stands out as a reliable platform. But ...

Most modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Failure of electronic equipment in the alternator system will occur only under fault conditions. Overvoltage levels generated by the ...