Alternator repair and services
Are you having any of the following issue's?
- I have to jump my vehicle regularly!
- Alternator warning light is on my dash!
- My battery dies or becomes weak while I am driving!
Any of the issue's could mean your vehicle's alternator is not working and it should be tested here at Autopia Bloomington. If you need to jump-start your battery every time you start your car or the new battery that you just installed is still not holding a charge, there's a decent chance that the real problem at hand is your alternator.
The alternator provides electricity to different components in your car, such as the air conditioner and dashboard lights, all while you are driving. Any additional power created by the alternator is stored for later use in your car’s battery. If your battery is not charged by the alternator, this means that you will have to deal with the frustration of a dead battery the next time you try to start your car.
This situation is often misdiagnosed as a result of a bad battery, especially if it’s an old one. We recommend getting your vehicle's alternator tested properly by our experienced and trained technicians. Bring your vehicle to Autopia in Bloomington for top-notch alternator repair and replacement!
Frequently asked questions about Alternators
- What is the alternator warning light? In most cars the alternator warning light will come up on the dash in the form of a red light that looks like a battery with a small + and - in it.
- What are the symptoms of a bad alternator? When the alternator is not working correctly it fails to maintain power to many components required to run the vehicle. It also is no longer charging the battery. The vehicles systems will start to run off of the battery alone eventually depleting it and causing the system shut down.
- What warning lights come on when alternator is bad? In most cases you will see a red battery warning light first however you may also experience the check engine light and as systems shut down, other warning lights can also occur.
- What happens when the alternator goes out while driving? The vehicle will start to run on the battery alone and eventually systems will begin to shut down. If ignored long enough the vehicle will likely shut off and will not restart. It is also common that once the vehicle is shut off the battery will not have enough power to start the vehicle again.