The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...

In the mid '70s, GM began offering its SI-series (Systems Integrated) alternators, which not only delivered more amperage but did away with the externally mounted voltage regulator and its messy ...