Bad Alternator Symptoms-How To Know If Your Alternator is Failing?

Content of this video:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Types of alternator problems
01:57 How to determine if the alternator is causing the problem
02:58 Battery warning light on the dashboard
03:32 Flickering headlights
04:01 Frequent bulb burnouts
04:22 Freak electric and electronic problems
04:54 Bad sulphuric smell coming from the car battery
05:17 Car battery problems
05:47 Grinding noise from the engine bay
06:36 Snapped serpentine belt
07:19 Conclusion
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In this video, you can see some of the most common symptoms of a bad alternator.
This is pretty important to know since if you notice these signs on time, you may save yourself from trouble.
If the alternator isn't working properly, you'll be left without electric power which renders the car practically useless.
Some of these symptoms of a bad alternator are easy to notice and obvious like the battery warning light and some demand some inspection and attention like various sounds for instance.
Either way, the moment you notice any of these signs react as soon as possible to avoid further trouble and cost.
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[@AgustinaQuinteroFelix]

Hi i have a question. i just had my disks and brakes done. and didn't have this issue when now i turn on the truck shakes. and wants to turn off. while i press gas it turns off. but lights are on. and in dashboard shows the bactery i had my bactery replaced not even a year ago. could it be the wheels causing this?

[@Incrediboy24]

My car car starts then immediately stalls. Happened one day while driving and we coasted to a stop. I don’t think it’s an alternator issue but could be vacuum leaked instead since fuel pressure is fine. I have no battery light on either.

[@DespairRepair]

Hi, and thanks for watching. To be honest that could be a ton of things. I seriously doubt it's the alternator. Best hook up and OBD tool and at least get some codes.

[@rik-keymusic160]

anyone experience with a defect accu light in the dash? is it true that if that bulb is broken that the system doesn't really load the battery? i can't find much about this but it seems that this bulb is pretty important...

[@DespairRepair]

Hi, thanks for watching, and sorry for the late reply! Yes, the alternator won't work in most cars if the bulb is burnt out or damaged. This is because the bulb is directly connected to the line that initially energizes the alternator enabling it to start producing electricity. A burnt-out bulb essentially means a disconnected line.

[@Blujonny11]

Hi, I have a problem where when I put my car into park when I get home all the dash lights and stereo go off for a quick second and come back on again. I've only noticed it at night. The battery terminals are all clean. Could this be the alternator? The car starts pretty well and has no problem turning over. Thanks!

[@DespairRepair]

Hi and thanks for watching! To be honest it could be lots of things. From what you've written, I would first check for a bad electric contact or perhaps a weaker short circuit somewhere in the electric installation.

[@Blujonny11]

@@DespairRepair Great. Thanks for all your help!

[@Blujonny11]

@@DespairRepair My alternator reads at 14.71. at startup. Is this normal?

[@DespairRepair]

@@Blujonny11 Hi again, it's tolerable, a bit higher than the usual 14,5 volts but in normal boundaries. Still, check the voltage a bit more frequently, just in case.

[@Blujonny11]

@@DespairRepair Thanks!

[@terry4144]

my van light is on until I have revved over 3500 then it stays out any ideas?

[@DespairRepair]

Hi and thanks for watching! It could be a couple of things: the brushes on the voltage regulator, the rectifier, commutator...... Is the belt properly tightened?

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[@DespairRepair]

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