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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wh...
Published on: Aug 06, 2023

Alternator

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

DC MOTORWORKS Automotive Tips: Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

DC MOTORWORKS Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Vancouver drivers when their car won’t start. It’s inconvenient and you don’t know what’s going to be involved to get back on the road. In fact, ...
Published on: Jun 10, 2018

Alternator Replacement at DC MOTORWORKS

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a...
Published on: Feb 18, 2018

Alternator Replacement at DC MOTORWORKS

Many Vancouver drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the war...
Published on: Sep 15, 2016

DC MOTORWORKS Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Vancouver drivers know that their alternator generates electricity to run the engine, all of the electrical systems, and to recharge the battery. Your serpentine belt spins the alternator to create th...
Published on: Nov 11, 2015