A generator is a unit that charges your battery. When the car’s headlights, stereo and other electrical components are switched on, the battery discharges and loses its power. The generator is actuated through a belt when the car engine is running and recharges the energy of the battery. If the battery is low, you will not be able to turn the starter on the crankshaft of the car engine. Usually, when the generator is not working, the signal lamp on the instrument panel lights up or shows a low level of charge on the voltmeter, which tells us about the need to repair the generator.
Be attentive:
When installing a new or repaired generator, it is necessary to check the entire charging system, wires and terminals of the battery for corrosion, appearance and condition of the battery.
How is this done?
● The charging system is inspected: battery, wires and terminals, generator.
● Drive belts are inspected.
● The generator is removed and repaired in the event of a fault.
● Recheck generator output power.
Our recommendations:
Check the condition of the charging system during scheduled inspections and maintenance of your car. If your car has problems charging the battery, it may be a problem with the generator. Contact a service workshop for inspection.
What signs indicate the need to repair or replace the generator?
● Low battery.
● Low car headlights.
● The signal lamp on the instrument panel goes out.
How important is it to keep the generator in good working order?
The generator charges the battery, which powers all the electrical components of your car (headlights, stereo, air conditioning, etc.). If the generator does not charge the battery, turning the ignition key will not have enough starting current to start the starter.
Causes of generator failures
The driver is informed about the breakdown of the power system by a control lamp or similar devices. Any deviation in the operation of such systems can cause the generator to fail. If the device signals a low battery, it indicates that the generator itself is defective.
The reason may be in the poor fit of the brushes or their wear. There may also be other reasons for them, among which – the weakened drive of a belt or there were malfunctions of the rectifier block. The most serious problem is a blown winding or short circuit, which leads to a faulty relay.
In practice, it is clear that mechanical problems often occur with high-mileage machines, as the bearings of the pulleys wear out. In this case, it is recommended to contact our masters to repair the generator. You can contact us by e-mail or phone, as well as discuss problems with managers and hear qualified advice from them. If necessary, you can bring the generator yourself to our service or send it with the help of a transport company. After some time you will only need to pick up the repaired unit.