The alternator or dynamo is the component that charges the battery in your car. When using the electrical components in the car (stereo, lights, etc.), the battery loses power little by little.
The dynamo recharges the battery and restores its lost energy must read last article about how to test car alternator without meter , it is located in the engine compartment. And if it doesn't work properly, your car will continue to run as long as there is power in the battery. But the moment it loses power, the car will stop working. Usually, the battery warning signal is also the indication that the dynamo is not working or that there is a malfunction in it .
The mechanic should check the entire charging system before installing a new dynamo, including checking the battery cables for corrosion and also checking the condition of the battery .
How is it done :
- Inspect the entire charging system (with battery, cables, alternator) .
- Lose belts .
- Check the energy of the dynamo .
- Remove and replace the dynamo if you find any defect in it .
- Recheck it .
What are the most common symptoms that indicate you may need to replace a dynamo ? To find out the answer, go to the next page from here: How to test your alternator
Read more:
1. How to test your alternator: TROUBLESHOOTING
2. The dynamo in the car: its importance and the symptoms of stopping work
