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Troubleshoot Your Alternator Charging System in 4 Steps

It all starts with a handful of telltale problems. A growling noise under the hood, headlight bulbs blowing out repeatedly, dimming headlights, an out of range dash voltmeter and at times, an odd smell. While most people tend to overlook some of these indications, alternator problems can cause vehicle trouble ranging from slow starts all the … Continue reading Troubleshoot Your Alternator Charging System in 4 Steps

The Best Choice for Your Fleet – Direct Drive or Gear Reduction Starters?

There are two methods that a starter can use to drive the ring gear of a flex plate or flywheel. Direct drive Gear reduction Direct drive is the original. It involves a large, low speed motor rotating a pinion gear in a 1:1 ratio. Gear reduction was first introduced by Chrysler in the 1960s, but … Continue reading The Best Choice for Your Fleet – Direct Drive or Gear Reduction Starters?

How to Deal with Cold Weather Cranking Problems

Colder temperatures during the winter months often lead to cold cranking issues. Cold cranking issues are commonly related to one of three factors: Oil viscosity. The condition of the starter main cables. The overall health of the battery. Unfortunately, sometimes these factors are overlooked or ignored, particularly oil viscosity. We often just don’t think about … Continue reading How to Deal with Cold Weather Cranking Problems

High Output Alternator for Transit Buses and Coach Buses

With any public or private transportation, including city buses and coach buses, safety always comes first. Big machines traveling at high speeds can be deadly. Good, we all agree. And now that we have #1 down, we want to talk about #2. Reliability. The reliable choice for coaches and other transit buses is available right … Continue reading High Output Alternator for Transit Buses and Coach Buses

Why Businesses Prefer Denso Starters According to Experts

Denso starters are some of the most reliable heavy-duty starters on the market. Here, we give the reasons why. Reason 1: Denso Starters are Time-Tested Denso has over 6 decades of experience supplying premium electrical components to automakers, businesses, municipalities, utilities and other industries. The original Denso gear-reduction starter is actually recognized as the industry … Continue reading Why Businesses Prefer Denso Starters According to Experts

Troubleshooting Heavy Vehicle Electrical Issues (Infographic)

Not sure what the cause is of your heavy vehicle electrical issues? Luckily, our alternator and starter experts have put together a quick visual guide for troubleshooting these problems. Check it out to learn more! Print This Troubleshooting Flowchart and post it somewhere in your shop. There’s a saying: Skip 1 step and you add … Continue reading Troubleshooting Heavy Vehicle Electrical Issues (Infographic)