what does an altenator do? What is its purpose?
2007-04-09 03:59:18 · 5 answers · asked by Pokahontas 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mitsubishi
It generates AC current which is converted to DC and powers everything electrical in your car and also charges the battery.
2007-04-09 04:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alternator is part of the system that generates the power to keep the battery charged
2007-04-09 11:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by jacsbus27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternating Generator.
Chrysler devised them in the 1960s to replace the older generators. They charge the battery even while idling, at all speeds. Much better than the older generators which caused lights to dim while idling.
2007-04-09 16:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Alternator sends a constant charge to the battery when you are driving the vehicle. So your Battery will stay charged. With out an alternator your battery would die.
2007-04-09 11:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by camarocoupe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Analternator is a device that generates electricity as the engine runs. It keeps your battery charged.
2007-04-09 11:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋