What's the matter if the car generator is not working?
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Generator overheating causes, the detailed introduction of the car generator not working is as follows: 1. Generator overheating: The intake air temperature is too high or the water temperature is too high, and there is blockage in the cooler. The intake air or water temperature should be reduced, and the blockage in the cooler should be cleared. Before the fault is eliminated, the generator load should be limited to reduce the generator temperature. 2. Abnormal performance: Visually check whether the generator drive belt has excessive wear, damaged curtain cloth, etc. If there is any abnormality, replace the generator drive belt. Check the tension of the generator drive belt. If the drive belt is too loose, it will cause slipping; if the drive belt is too tight, it will affect the life of the generator bearing.
I know all about car alternator failures. Simply put, it means the alternator can't charge the battery anymore, and the battery warning light on the dashboard will definitely come on while driving. The most common causes are a broken or loose alternator belt - press on it to check if there's more than 1cm of play. Next, inspect the alternator terminals for oxidation or looseness, especially that thick power cable. Of course, the alternator itself might be dead, like a burnt-out rectifier or internal coil short circuit. Try turning on the headlights and starting the engine - if the brightness doesn't change at all, there's an 80% chance the alternator is truly gone. The battery will drain quickly, so it's best to stop immediately and call for roadside assistance.
