Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Automotive diode specialist Actron Technology is looking to further expand its share of the global auto alternator diode market to 65% over the next three years from the current 53%, according to ...

Editor's note: The modern alternator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment which has virtually replaced the generator because of its lighter weight, higher efficiency, longer life and lower ...

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 petrol (2001) and have recently been experiencing starting problems with it. I assumed it was starter motor, but now I'm not so sure as it started first time the following day, ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems in Cambridge have developed methods to boost the power in upcoming automobiles. Led by ...

Q–I own a 1991 Chevy Corsica with 63,000 miles on it. In cold weather, I hear a whining sound coming from the engine when I start the car. I experienced a similar problem before and replaced the water ...

DETROIT (AP) - Nearly 907,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep SUVs and cars are being recalled for alternators that can fail and heated power mirror wiring that can short and cause minor fires. The recalls, ...

I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die. I know about bearings ...

Here's how to test for a bad diode with nothing more than a decent digital multimeter. 1. Set the meter to read "AC VOLTS" (lowest range). 2. Connect the black "COM" lead probe tip to the battery ...

One of my customers brought his 1965 Mustang back to me citing a problem with the charging system. He said that after four days, even with a trickle charger on the battery, the system would be low and ...