Alternators

Although your car battery starts your Toyota car, there's another part that charges it. It's called your alternator, and it runs many different electrical systems. The alternator is responsible for running your dashboard instruments, headlights, power windows and locks, as your windshield wipers,

What Are the Signs of a Bad or Failing Alternator?

If your alternator is starting to fail, there's no need to worry. Luckily, the warning signs are easy to spot. They include:

• Flickering headlights
• Malfunctions with the car radio
• A burning smell
• Engine whines
• A dead car battery

If your alternator has problems, you will want to start by testing your charging system. If everything is running as it should, it's usually recommended to replace your alternator about once every 80,000 to 150,000 miles -- that's about every seven years or so.

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