Today’s vehicles involve many electrical functions that work thanks to the alternator. If you have a bad alternator, then it’s highly likely your battery is going to lose power and your vehicle won’t start. If you see an alert light on your dashboard showing “ALT,” “GEN,” or a green battery icon, you should bring your vehicle to AV Bumper to Bumper. We handle alternator repairs and replacements at our location on North Division Street in Lancaster, California.
The Design of Your Alternator
A vehicle’s alternator is designed to deliver power back into the electrical system. It takes the strain off the battery. Did you ever wonder how your vehicle “magically” seems to have an endless supply of electricity to function? You can thank the alternator. It charges your vehicle’s battery while the vehicle is running and creates electrical current to power things such as your seat warmers, radio and lights. Alternators can wear out over time. Their rotors, brushes or internal parts may stop working, and then you need repairs or replacements.
Signs Your Alternator Needs Repairs
How will you know if your alternator isn’t working well? If you notice your lights are dimmer than usual, that could be a sign. Or maybe they’re flickering. Do you hear odd noises such as a squealing sound, a whining noise, or grinding growl? You should get your car or truck looked at by a professional. Since an alternator problem equals an electrical problem, if you notice power seats or windows aren’t working or they’re slow to work, it could be an alternator issue. If you have a hard time starting your car or truck or the engine stalls while you’re driving, chances are your fuel injection, which needs electrical power, has failed due to a lack of power– and you’re in need of a new alternator. Finally, if you’ve got a weak or dead battery, the problem could be that your alternator needs fixing.
AV Bumper to Bumper is open Monday thru Friday from 8am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. If you suspect you have an alternator issue that needs attention, please schedule an appointment by calling AV Bumper to Bumper at 661-949-1999.
