Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

A belt-driven starter-alternator is located in the same position as a standard starter or alternator. An integrated starter-alternator is usually located between the engine and the transmission.

Valeo has released some details of its first two contracts to supply belt-driven combined starter-alternators on two future vehicles in volume production. The contracts were recently signed with two ...