alternator
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I’ve had to pay $1,000 for a new alternator for my 2007 Lexus.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
It’s charged off the alternator when driving and via an optional 180W solar panel mounted to the roof.
From The Verge ● May 2, 2022
According to Firestone, if it stays on, comes on while driving or the car won’t start, it could mean something is wrong with your battery, alternator or vehicle wiring system.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2022
The lengthy stops to change the battery and the alternator belt saved his race and staved off his own startling flirtation with an early playoff exit.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2021
If it were the alternator, the battery would be dead and the lights wouldn’t come on.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
As gas-powered cars fall out of favor, some auto parts will be rendered obsolete, such as hydraulic-based steering systems and alternators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
Valeo today repairs one million old products per year, mainly alternators, starters, brakes and clutches.
From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023
As an electrician’s mate his duties included maintaining, operating and repairing the battleship’s electrical systems, motors, generators and alternators.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2022
We can create power through the engines alternators and through the generator.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2017
He often prowled through junkyards touching old cars and buying old alternators and carburetors just for the joy of cleaning them up and making them work again.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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