Alternator Service at Stanley Ford Eastland
When you find yourself stuck around
Cisco or
Ranger with a car that’s unable to start, you might wonder what options you have. One of the first things you’ll want to do is call and schedule an appointment with
Stanley Ford Eastland. When jumping your car doesn't seem to do enough, the talented technicians in our
service department can easily pinpoint what’s causing all of your issues and have you back on the road with a car that reliably starts with every turn of the key.
The Job of Your Alternator
If your battery dies suddenly and randomly, it might not be its fault. Regardless of what shape your
battery is in, it leans on the heavy lifting of the alternator to power itself. Your alternator can turn all the mechanical energy you create when driving into usable electric energy, which funnels back into all your car’s features and even the battery itself. This process is why your car’s battery is constantly charged without you ever having to lift a finger. Without that source of incoming power, though, you’ll find that your vehicle may not even start in the first place, leaving you stranded with a car that simply won’t go.
Signs of a Weak Alternator
Your battery will slowly begin to die without the helping hand of your alternator, but luckily, there are a few ways to catch the problem before this happens. If you smell a sort of burning, it could be a sign that your belts or pulleys have become damaged. This means your alternator is losing its connection with the other parts of your vehicle, as this is its bridge. You may even hear strange noises due to this, which can come in the form of squeals, grinding, and even growling. Another way to know you have an alternator problem is if your cabin seems to be functioning on a lot less power. The easiest way to notice this is through fading lights, as your interior lights and headlights may be much dimmer than usual. If you can’t quite tell if your lights are weaker, you can try rolling the window up and down to see if that’s slowed. At the worst, your battery will die, which is an immediate sign that something isn’t quite right.
A Quick Fix
When your alternator is on its last limb, you’ll want to bring it in for service. Here, our technicians can not only fix the alternator itself but the condition of your belts and pulleys. Other parts, like your starter and battery, will also be assessed. Since this service is so comprehensive, you won’t have to worry about being stranded again with a dead battery. Your alternator is also expected to last the lifetime of your vehicle, so with a new one installed, there’s a strong chance that you’ll never have a problem with this specific part again.
When you need to fix your alternator quickly, you’ll want to schedule alternator service with Stanley Ford Eastland in Eastland, TX.
