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Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Alternator/Generator Voltage Regulator Malfunction

On some Mercedes-Benz vehicles, if you encounter insufficient alternator/generator (G2) output, the voltage regulator, integral to G2 output, may be malfunctioning. The voltage regulator may be replaced as a separate part and the procedure in this Tech Tip should be followed.

Mopar Expands Remanufactured Starter And Alternator Product Lines

Mopar recently announced the expansion of its remanufactured starters and alternators in its portfolio of remanufactured parts, the newest additions in a long line of authentically remanufactured electrical products offered by Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

DENSO Sales California Launches Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator Program

DENSO Sales California recently announced the launch of its Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator program that runs from October 1 to December 31. This special program is available to DENSO First Time Fit authorized distributors, and offers unique terms and incentives to warehouse distributors, countermen and technicians.

DENSO Produces its 100 Millionth SC Alternator

Who knew when the first segment conductor (SC) alternator rolled off the line at DENSO’s Anjo plant in Aichi, Japan, that 12 years later the 100 millionth alternator would make its way down the very same line? DENSO Corp. recently held a ceremony at its Anjo Plant to celebrate the production milestone of its flagship alternator, which also is a major product for the company.

Memory Lane: Reverse Technology: Engineering the 6-Volt Alternator

Not having an engineering degree does have its advantages – your thought process is wide open with no restrictions and no rules. However, my final working 6-volt alternator design proved to be a lot more expensive than I could have imagined.

Tech Tip: Honda Engine Won’t Start? Check for Loose Alternator Bolts

If the alternator bolts are loose, tighten them and try restarting the engine. If the engine still won’t start, then check the ECM/PCM connector for battery voltage and ground. If you’re reading battery voltage and ground at the connector, then replace the ECM/PCM.

Tool Tip: Honda Revises Alternator Testing Procedures

American Honda is developing new equipment and procedures for testing alternators and starters. Until this equipment is released, use the following information.

DENSO Sales California Releases New 2011 Starter and Alternator Catalog

DENSO Sales California recently announced the availability of the new 2011 Starter and Alternator catalog for its First Time Fit Remanufactured Starter and Alternator line. The expanded catalog includes 51 new part numbers and 92 new applications, covering more than 4 million additional units in operation (UIO), with most representing late-model coverage.

Tech Tip: Take Care of Your Alternator as Winter Approaches

The alternator, which powers the vehicle’s entire electrical system, not only provides current to operate all of your car’s electrical accessories and the engine – it keeps the vehicle’s battery charged, and its importance is amplified as the weather turns colder and the vehicle uses more power-robbing accessories.

Diagnostic Solutions: Alternator Testing Tips

When we’re attempting to diagnose a charging system failure, it helps to think of the battery’s state of charge (SOC) as a type of checking account. If we overdraw our account, we wake up the next morning with an engine that won’t crank. Or, if we overdraw our account and not balancing our account at the end of the day, we again are greeted with a slow-cranking engine and an overdrawn charging system account.