If you’re driving along and suddenly see the battery warning light illuminate on your dashboard, you might wonder: Can your car battery die while driving? It can be unsettling, and many drivers don’t ...

There are four basic elements to a Mustang’s charging system—battery, alternator, voltage regulator, and the wiring harness that ties it all together. Before you take your Mustang’s ammeter ...

The charging system voltage was measured at idle at the B+ terminal on the alternator, and it was instantaneously above 14.5 volts (maximum reading of 14.65 volts). There was no need to blip the ...

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 ...

Will a higher-amp alternator hurt my battery or charging system? A. No. A good rule of thumb is that more amps are not harmful, but more voltage is.

Keep an eye on the multimeter: if the reading falls under 13.5 volts, your alternator is having trouble charging the battery properly and may need to be replaced.

Its main parts are the battery, alternator and voltage regulator. If any parts of the charging system are worn, a vehicle will be hard to start or may not start at all.

I had a new battery installed in my 2000 Volvo S70 a couple of months ago. The car sat for a couple of weeks, and now the battery appears to be dead.

New car or old, one of the most common problem areas is the car’s charging system, particularly the alternator. Alternator problems can be frustrating to diagnose due to their close relationship ...

Because of the complexity of integrating the entire ­Fathom system with the boat’s electrical system, we don’t expect builders, including Sea Ray, to offer Fathom with the 48-volt alternator before ...