Factory Honda Alternators Online

Your Honda starts up when the battery and spark plugs work together to produce the initial flash of ignition. However, it's the factory alternator that produces the electricity firing most of the systems in your car, SUV, or van. When it's working, you hardly even think about it. When it's starting to fail, you'll notice right away.

How an Alternator Works

Under your hood, the crankshaft converts the pistons' up-and-down motion into a circular motion. That moves a drive belt to turn a pulley located on the rotor shaft. Magnetic coils inside the rotor spin and produce electricity. That's what powers your entertainment system and other accessories.

Signs of a Failing Alternator

Even a high-quality alternator can go bad eventually. Here are some indicators yours may need to be replaced:

• Flickering or dimming headlights
• The power windows stop operating
• Sudden issues with the entertainment system
• Weird engine noises
• The battery dies repeatedly

To verify that your alternator is the problem, test the charging system. Check the battery voltage when the engine is off. If it reads below 12.5 volts, charge the battery. Test it again. If you don't see a higher voltage reading, your alternator is probably going. Once it fails, your battery will get drained in a hurry. You don't want to run the risk of having a complete electrical system shutdown on the open road. If your alternator needs to be replaced, insist on a genuine Honda alternator. They're the only ones guaranteed to work with your model. Find yours in our online auto parts catalog. Buy today and we'll ship yours right away!