Shingle Springs Honda wants you to know how important an alternator is to the operation of your car. Drivers in Shingle Springs can learn how to recognize the signs of a bad alternator by knowing its purpose.
An alternator is designed to generate an electrical current that sends power to your car's battery. While your car is in motion the alternator is constantly being turned with a long belt. The turning creates current that is used to keep the car battery charged. If the alternator fails or the belt breaks, the battery on your car will discharge rapidly.
You can sometimes tell when an alternator is going bad by paying attention to the electrical components of your car. If your lights begin to slowly dim or you begin to lose power in other areas, the alternator may not be charging properly.
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