{"id":1785,"date":"2022-08-19T10:10:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T14:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2022-08-24T15:26:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T19:26:46","slug":"electrical-problem-alternator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/electrical-problem-alternator\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical problem with alternator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your vehicle can have an electrical problem for many reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the alternator, we will typically see a lack of power. However, the opposite occurred with a Ford van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A customer brought the vehicle to HomeTowne Auto Repair, because it was overcharging while they were on a trip. All of a sudden it started charging over 18 volts, and it had to do with the rectifier bridge inside of the alternator. Something went wrong and it got fried somehow, causing it to overcharge while they were driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You really don\u2019t want it to do that, because you can start having other electrical problems. For example, too much power can start melting wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternator electrical problem and electrical loads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So an electrical problem with the alternator isn\u2019t limited to undercharging, it could be overcharging. Most of the time, it is undercharging. You should see at least 12.8 volts when the vehicle is at idle and there isn\u2019t much of an electrical load. The ideal range is up to 14 or 14.8 volts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The alternator is responsible for powering the lights, fans, the radio, the DVD player and other accessories. So, your vehicle\u2019s alternator will work to compensate for that electrical load while also making sure that the car battery is charged up \u2013 but not overcharged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of the newer vehicles have LED lights that don\u2019t take a lot of power. Fortunately, the computers are really good now and will warn you early if they are seeing things that are out of the parameters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some of the older cars that are using incandescent lights and regular wiring, if you start to see dimming at a stop light, flickering, or intermittent starting issues, that\u2019s definitely the time to get your vehicle checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other <a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/how-tell-car-alternator-bad\/\"><strong>indicators of an alternator going bad<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 aside from electronics not working the way they should \u2013 include a burning rubber or electrical smell and growling, whirring or grinding sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car battery problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our standard electrical test, we want to test the battery and ensure that the starter is working correctly. We also look at the charging system to confirm that everything is functioning, there isn\u2019t too much electrical noise, and the diodes aren\u2019t bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"The results of a starter test, alternator charging test and battery test.\" class=\"wp-image-1789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-1536x898.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-100x58.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-793x463.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests-1080x631.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Starter-alternator-charging-and-battery-tests.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also important to check on the car battery, which can last about 5 years. It may be able to go longer, depending on the manufacturer, how well it\u2019s made, and how much abuse it takes. You would be surprised by how many batteries die in the summertime. Most people believe they fail in the winter, but they go bad in the heat a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking on the battery connections is a good idea, as well. Them being loose or having too much corrosion can lead to problems with the alternator and starting problems. So, it may not be that a part has failed \u2013 like the alternator or starter \u2013 it could be as simple as a battery cable or corrosion on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Corrosion buildup on battery terminals. Corrosion can cause alternator and starting problems.\" class=\"wp-image-1788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Battery-terminal-corrosion.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We like to use the BG protection pads, which prevents the battery acid from coming up and causing corrosion buildup on the terminals.More information about battery problems and battery maintenance can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/battery-problem\/\"><strong>this article we published<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your vehicle can have an electrical problem for many reasons.&nbsp; When it comes to the alternator, we will typically see a lack of power. However, the opposite occurred with a Ford van. A customer brought the vehicle to HomeTowne Auto Repair, because it was overcharging while they were on a trip. 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