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The Car Medic LLC.
A NAPA CarCare Center.
Servicing Troy and Surrounding Areas Since 2005
Charging & Starting Systems
Your vehicle’s starting system consists of two parts: the electric starter motor and a starter solenoid. Turning your key in the ignition triggers the starting system by sending power from the battery to the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid then activates the starter motor, which spins the engine a few times to turn it on. Charging systems deliver electrical energy to power your vehicle while it’s running and sustains the battery’s charge. Your vehicle’s charging system consists of three parts: the battery, the alternator, and the voltage regulator. The battery supplies the necessary electrical power to start your engine. The alternator generates the electrical currents to power
everything electrical in the car, while the regulator controls the voltage of the currents. The voltage regulator also makes sure the battery stays fully charged. When the battery has lost its charge, the voltage regulator will signal the alternator to recharge the battery.
Battery
The Car Medic has top quality auto repair services in Troy, OH and batteries which are quickly installed in your car at competitive prices! Your car’s battery is vital to start your engine. It also stores energy created by the alternator and runs the secondary electrical systems such as your lights, radio, power seats, power windows, and added electrical components in your car. Your vehicle’s electrical system powers everything from the ignition and fuel systems to add-ons such as your radio, headlights and wipers. The electric system is then, powered by the engine.
Alternator
Electrical systems are responsible for starting your engine, and running your electric components such as windshield wipers, radio, headlights, power windows, and engine fans. The alternator is also responsible for maintaining the proper battery charge allowing you to easily start your car for your next driving destination.
