03. One of the first parts of wiring the car is to get the harnesses laid out to make sure it’s the same as the one you’re taking out. You certainly can do a wiring project a little at a time ...

Last week, I talked about troubleshooting a car-died-while-driving condition on my 1969 Lotus Elan +2, which I eventually traced to a broken contact face—on a set of points that didn’t even ...

The converted power is then stored in your car battery to help start the engine. Without an alternator, your battery would have no source of power to ignite or start the engine.

Once you’re all set up you can proceed with the steps below on how to properly check your alternator. >>> Also check: Essential tools needed in a car tool kit for DIY car maintenance. 2. How to check ...