(iSeeCars) – Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running.

Your alternator is the unsung hero keeping your car’s electrical systems alive and your battery charged. But when it struggles or fails, the results can be sudden and stressful. Knowing how it works, ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Join Austin as he takes you through a step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing an electrical problem in his drift car.

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