Check the voltage at the battery with engine running. It should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts. Any less and the alternator is suspect.
alternator needs to be replaced. battery also might be a problem due to the alternator not charging it
Sometimes, but not always, the alternator will whine loudly when it's malfunctioning.
The alternator only needs to be replaced when it fails. Its not a part that needs to be changed during routine maintenance. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Something can be taxing the work of the alternator, or the alternator can be weak and needs replaced.
Well, I know when a tire on my car needs to be replaced when there is no tread left on it. What are YOU referring to
The alternator in a car may need to be replaced if some simple signs are noticed. A noise may originate from under the hood, or lights in or on the car may dim or flash.
your Alternator
Usually an early warning sign that the alternator needs to be replaced soon. Get it checked out
It depends on the year of the vehicle. Newer (late 60s/early 70s on) had "internal regulator alternators", so the alternator needs to be replaced. Older cars have a regulator, usually mounted on a fender well, the fire wall, or the radiator support which canb be replaced independently of the alternator.
The regulator is in the engine computer not the alternator.
The battery light coming on in your Town and Country minivan means that the alternator needs to be replaced. The alternator charges the battery and if it goes bad it will not charge the battery.
I would assume the battery is completely dead and needs to be replaced, or you jumped it wrong.or its the alternator i think