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Maintaining your vehicle's alternator is essential for the operation of a vehicle's electrical system in Ethiopia. The alternator is in charge of generating the energy for the operation of the air conditioning, the windshield, the headlights, the player and the dashboard, and even more importantly the alternator charges the battery so that it is available for the next start.
If the alternator stops working, the battery is discharged by the consumption of electricity and will leave you on the road at any time.
How does the car alternator work?
The alternator is responsible for producing electrical energy through movement. The rotor of the alternator is activated by the current coming from the battery. When this current reaches the rotor coil, it creates an electromagnetic field that induces an alternating current in the stator, which is made up of three coils.
Alternator Operation and Maintenance
Each of the alternator elements must be checked separately, but the first step is to clean each of these to remove any accumulated dirt, then make sure they are in perfect condition. The duration and proper functioning of the alternator and each of its elements is related to the use and mileage.
Leaving the lights on, bad batteries, dirt buildup, and exposure to harsh weather conditions all accelerate alternator failure. The operation of the alternator lasts 200,000 and 350,000 kilometers, but it is essential that you do maintenance and it is likely that some parts must be replaced in that period of time.
How do you know if the alternator is failing?
Many people wonder how to know if the alternator is failing and it is very easy to know. Signs of alternator failure will not go unnoticed. Your car will start to fail and especially the lights, air conditioning and dashboard will not work properly. The battery does not charge properly and the engine may not start due to a flat battery.
Don't wait for your car not to start or for your lights to lose power and not shine well. You must maintain the alternator and here we have explained how to do it.
