Your Chevrolet has a vast array of electrical systems, and these systems depend on a healthy alternator. The alternator is a mini electrical generator that works tirelessly to supply these systems’ demands. If your alternator is worn or damaged, it’s time to visit your local Chevrolet dealership for an alternator repair. We’d like you to know a few signs that your alternator could be failing.
Signs You Need an Alternator Repair at Your Chevy Dealer
Damaged Wiring
The electricity produced by the alternator must reach every system in your car that needs it. This requires a vast network of wires and cables that reach throughout your engine and beyond. Every wire and cable is carefully protected against heat, dirt, and other interference by tough plastic and rubber insulation.
Unfortunately, the best insulation in the world can’t protect the wires against time. Older wiring will become fragile and can break. Broken wires immediately cut off the power to any component they’re connected to. If you experience a sudden failure of your radio, moonroof, or any other system, you could have damaged wiring. We can easily trace a broken wire and replace it to fix this problem.
Slow Response
All the electrical systems and devices in your Chevy should always respond quickly and efficiently. If you hit the button to close your window, for example, you expect an almost immediate response. If that window moves jerkily or fails to close, you usually have an electrical problem. One of the main causes of slow responding systems is a worn-out alternator.
As an alternator wears out, its ability to generate power progressively decreases. It can take time to notice, as an alternator usually produces more power than your car’s systems demand. Slow-responding electrical systems can be a clue that your alternator can no longer supply all the power your systems require. Our technicians will test your alternator and install a new one if required.
Dead Battery
A dead battery is always a hassle and a nuisance. It could also be a sign that you have an alternator problem. One of your alternator’s jobs is to ensure that your battery is always fully charged. This process starts as soon as your engine is running and continues until the battery is fully charged. As we’ve seen, a failing alternator will supply less power, which affects the battery recharging process.
If your alternator can’t supply enough power to recharge your battery, the battery will slowly run down. Eventually, the battery will have insufficient charge to start your engine. If your Chevrolet alternator is failing, we can easily replace it, and we can also replace the battery if it’s damaged.
Your alternator will always give you warnings that it’s failing. Visit our service department at Champion Chevy in Reno and we’ll fix the problem in no time.
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