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All vehicles are designed and manufactured with many smaller parts that must work together with other various parts to allow the vehicle to start, stay running, switch gears, and propel forward. Of these various parts, the alternator is an extremely important part of the functionality of all vehicles. When this part fails, there are some serious side effects that occur. We have compiled a list of the common causes of alternator failure in many cars below.
The alternator plays a critical role in the overall function of all vehicles. The alternator is responsible for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to provide power to the battery allowing your vehicle to start as well as other various electrical components.
As a driver, when you turn the key to ignite the engine of your vehicle, many things must happen simultaneously to successfully start the car. When the engine is ignited, a drive belt that is attached to a pulley system attached to the alternator is powered. The pulley is responsible for turning the rotor shaft of the alternator that in turn generates an alternating current (AC), which is not usable through a battery. So the AC is then turned into DC, allowing various electronic systems to run through the battery as a medium.
The alternator of a car is made of a durable material designed to last anywhere from 5 to 8 years. Over time, this part may experience failure as a result of various causes. The most commonly reported causes of alternator failure include:
An alternator that is no longer able to function as it was designed to do will exhibit a number of warning signs including the most common:
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