The red light has appeared on my dashboard, do I need a new alternator? Not necessarily! There are four common reasons why this can happen:
Battery problem
Fan belt has broken
Regulator failure
Alternator failure
Particularly on late model vehicles, it is essential that the battery is fully charged before testing the alternator for defects. Modern vehicles are equipped with an internal regulator so it is wise to replace the whole alternator-regulator unit. All of our units are remanufactured and tested for reliability. |