Learn how to diagnose and properly install a one-wire alternator with higher amperage in this easy-to-follow guide. Whether you're upgrading your electrical system or replacing a faulty alternator, ...

Watch as I convert my 1-wire alternator to a 3-wire alternator and explain why this upgrade is beneficial. Learn step-by-step how to wire, install, and optimize the system for improved charging, ...

From the earliest days of motoring, cars have evolved dramatically. The very first car envisioned by Carl Benz bears little resemblance to the vehicles we drive today; since then, engineers have found ...

Consider yourself pressed for time if the battery warning light turns on while you're driving. The red or amber light generally means one of two things: Either your 12-volt battery is weak and on the ...

Last week, I wrote about moving forward with installing air conditioning in my ’69 Lotus Elan +2 coupe. I took the first step and waded in with the installation of a condenser and electric fans in ...

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.

Alternators are an essential component of any combustion engine, acting to continuously provide power to the car's electrical systems by recharging the onboard battery. Its parts are relatively simple ...

CINCINNATI — With the warm weather this time of year, squirrels and mice are busy, but on a cool night they may be looking for a warm place to stay, and that could include your car. Cathy Marshall got ...

(WHTM) — Thousands of drivers who park their vehicles outside at night are reporting the same type of damage—eaten wires. Here’s what to watch out for. With the warm weather this time of year, ...

An illuminated battery light means there’s something wrong with the car’s charging system, which primarily consists of the battery and alternator, along with some associated components such as the ...