Learn how to test your car's starting and charging system. Go to http://www.autozone.com/autozone/electrical/rotating-electrical-systems.jsp to learn more about your starting and charging system.
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Removing the Car Battery - AutoZone Car Care
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Battery/_/N-acy27 In the second installment of the AutoZone Complete Car Care - Starting and Charging Series, Bruce Bonebrake shows you how to inspect and diagnose your auto battery when your car will not start. Learn how to use a digital multi meter to test your automotive battery. Need your car battery charged or tested? Visit your local AutoZone store and take advantage of our free battery testing and charging.
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How To Replace Your Alternator
This video demonstrates of the basic removal and installation of an alternator. If you're not sure your alternator needs replacing, watch our video "When to Replace Your Alternator" to learn how to diagnose alternator failure. Or, you can visit your local AutoZone where we can test the components of your starting and charging system for free.
How To Charge & Test Your Car Battery - AutoZone Car Care
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Battery/_/N-acy27 In the third installment of the AutoZone Complete Car Care - Starting and Charging Series, Bruce Bonebrake shows how to charge and test your auto battery.
Bleeding the Brake System
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Master-Cylinder-Brake-System/_/N-8kn47 . In the fifth installment of the AutoZone Complete Car Care - Master Cylinder Series, Bruce Bonebrake shows how to bleed the brake system.
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Squeeky belt problem found
Been having a squeeky belt problem for over a week now (200km). I pop the hood and see this. Must be a good belt hehehe!
Comment below for a heroic belt !
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Solenoid Testing, Function and Replacement
http://www.wellsve.com/ http://www.wellsve.com/custom_searches/ds_starter_solenoid4.php This video demonstrates how a typical starter solenoid functions, focusing on the Ford design. It takes you step by step through the testing and replacement procedures.
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Charging System & Wiring Diagram
Charging System & Wiring Diagram
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Today's charging systems are implemented with ECM or computer control circuitry. Often times the instrument cluster is tied into the charging system and a network communication or electrical fault to the dash module will render this system useless.
Learn the current flow, electrical characteristics and peculiarities of modern charging systems. Part of our wiring diagram analysis series of videos shown here on this channel. Enjoy...
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How to diagnose a bad starter, ignition, neutral safety switch!
The re are 3 wires or electrodes on all starters. One is the large bolt that is attached to the main positive battery cable. One is the small wire that is sometimes purple that is attached to the ignition switch "key". And one is just a copper wire or electrode that supplies a ground/power to the starter from the solenoid.
Cooling system repair
Overheating causes serious engine damage. Here are some repairs that keep your engine running cool.
How to test for bad alternator. Internal shorts etc
Solution to a very hard to diagnose issue on a 99 Honda Civic. The issue can be found on any car and here is the solution.
Here are the facts to help you diagnose if the below is the same for you:
Battery - good and tested by autoparts store
Alternator - good and tested by autoparts store (outputs 14v when car is running)
When testing amperage from + battery post to + battery cable, NO current draw is found.
The mystery here is why the battery is draining. Since no relay/circuit is showing a draw, the draw is occuring from wiring not included in the large harness that powers all of the components inside your car, and in the engine bay. The only cable that hooks up avoiding this is the cable that the alternator uses to charge the battery.
With car engine off,
Test the battery's voltage after charging and disconnecting the cable coming from the alternator. You should have over 12v.
Keep the meter on the battery, and then reconnect the cable from the alternator. If the voltage drops, and keeps dropping over a period of minutes, you have a bad alternator. Even though it may charge, it has an internal short and needs to be REPLACED.
I hope this helps everyone figure out this mystery issue that can occur from time to time.
