People without much automotive experience may think that a car battery is a central component to the electrical side of a vehicle. However, the battery is only one small component in providing electrical power for a vehicle. The component that is solely responsible for providing electrical power is the alternator. The alternator is a power generator and without it, a vehicle won’t run for very long. This means that if there is a problem with the alternator, auto alternator repair in Gilbert AZ will be required.
When a person puts the key into the ignition and turns the key, the vehicle engages the starter, which starts the motor. The power that is needed to operate the starter requires a lot of power from the battery. This causes a significant drain on the battery. Once the motor is running, the alternator begins operating. The alternator provides two important services. The first service is to provide proper electrical current for the vehicle to operate. This means car radios, dashboard lights, headlights and the onboard computer modules can receive the power they need.
The second duty of an alternator is to recharge the battery. When the starter is engaged, this puts a major drain on the battery. The alternator will slowly recharge the battery so that when the car needs to be restarted again, the battery will have enough power.
When there is a problem with the alternator, the typical indication on a dashboard warning system is the battery light. When this light comes on, it means that the alternator is not charging properly and all electrical functions are likely running off the battery. In most cases, especially at night, a car will only run a few minutes until the battery is drained and the car stops working.
When it comes to auto alternator repair in Gilbert AZ, the repairs are usually fairly straightforward. In most instances, the alternator will need to be replaced. Since the alternator is a closed system, it is difficult for a repair facility to rebuild an alternator. In some situations, the belt that drives the alternator will need to be replaced as it may not be turning sufficiently enough to power the alternator. That’s why if you’re having any issue with a battery light coming on, or your lights are dimming when driving at night, you may want to contact Dynamic Imports so that your alternator can be checked out. Visit us for more details.
