Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
You’ve probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK. One of the war...
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Question
My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?
Answer
Well, your problem could be caused by sev...
Many Mount Vernon drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the ...
When your vehicle doesn't start, the first thing you think of might be the battery. That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad.
An alternator sends power to...
Question
My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?
Answer
Well, your problem could be caused by several things. Let's start with a likely suspec...
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
