The alternator (
: Auton laturi) is a car part which can be found in the garage at home. It generates electrical power using rotational energy from the engine's crankshaft, which it is connected to via the alternator belt. It is attached to the engine block with 1x7mm and 1x10mm bolts. The alternator can be adjusted by hand, and fastened in place with a screwdriver. The position of the alternator affects how fast the alternator belt wears down.
The alternator can be worn down with use, which will affect the rate at which the battery charges. If the alternator is damaged or broken it may be replaced at the Fleetari Repair Shop or at the used car parts dealer.
Wear on the alternator[]
A worn alternator may not charge the battery when the engine is at idle or low RPMs, This is indicated by the big red light on the dashboard meters. However, the alternator will still work fine so it doesn't need to be replaced urgently. If the red light is always on this indicated the alternator is either broken, not correctly wired or the alternator belt isn't attached. Avoid driving if this is the case as the battery will run out of charge and you will be left stranded. If the alternator is broken and you need a new one, uninstall it and it will appear on the shelf at Fleetari Repair Shop for 425 mk or at the used car parts dealer for 200 mk on Saturday and Sunday only.
Proper adjustment[]
The alternator should be adjusted properly before driving the car; leaving it too loose or too tight will affect battery charging performance as well as alternator belt wear:
- Turn the car off if not already done
- Fully unscrew the alternator screw
- Scroll down on the mouse wheel until you can't
- Scroll up 2 times
- Screw in the alternator screw
Patch notes[]
| Update | Changes |
|---|---|
| 2014 | |
| 24 September 2014 |
• The alternator can now turn |
| 28 November 2014 |
• Correct rotation for alternator |