A four-wire alternator from the 1970s uses the fat B+ wire as the voltage output to the battery/fuse box, and three wires to an external regulator. An alternator from the post-2000-ish era likely ...

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If the car can't keep battery voltage above 13.5 while running, the alternator isn't doing its job, leading to battery drain. What if you don't have access to a multimeter? No worries.

Among the parts that make up the alternator is a “voltage-regulator” that quite accurately maintains the charging voltage supplied to the car’s rechargeable battery, regardless of engine speed.

Here's a helpful step-by-step on how to charge your car battery. Search. Cars By ... your gas- or diesel-powered vehicle is supposed to do this on its own thanks to a handy part called an alternator.

The alternator in your vehicle is not a disposable item like the engine oil, automatic transmission fluid (ATF), or radiator coolant. The average lifespan of an alternator is around 80,000 to ...