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- 1. Battery
When your car's engine is off, the battery provides the required power to the
rest of the system, as well as during start-up (cranking). It also supplements
the power from the charging system during periods of high demand.
- 2. Charging System
This is the heart of the electrical system. It consists of three main
components: the belt-driven alternator, various electrical circuits, and a
voltage regulator. The alternator supplies power to the electrical system and
recharges the battery after your car has started. Just like it sounds, the
voltage regulator controls the voltage, keeping it within the operating range
of the electrical system.
- 3. Starting System
This system consumes more electrical power than any other in your car. The
starting system consists of three components which work in tandem: the
ignition switch, the starter relay or solenoid, and the starter motor. The
ignition switch controls the starter solenoid, which activates the starter
motor. The starter motor then turns the engine until your car starts.
Although today's systems differ greatly in complexity
with all the technology incorporated into today's modern vehicles, we are well
versed in today's systems.
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