Alternators & Starters

Here at Tire Factory our technicians perform specialized work on your alternators and starters. We can perform all inclusive work on these two important components. Our technicians can answer any questions you may have and we have the proper equipment to address your issues with complete satisfaction. If you unfortunately need to have one of these or both replaced, we can provide the new products and get them installed and mounted correctly.

Alternator

The alternator is what provides recharge power to the battery and provides energy for all the other electrical functions of the vehicle. The components that belong to the alternator including a rotor, a stator, rectifier bridge assembly, fan, bearings, brushes for electrical contact with rotor, and a pulley are housed inside the alternator. The alternator’s output level is directly affected by the drive belt connected to it. A loose or incorrectly grooved belt can greatly reduce the electrical energy output of the alternator and decrease battery life. This belt should be checked at every oil change. We also recommend annually having our certified Tire Factory technicians perform a charging system test which will cover the alternator output. An indicator light for your alternator is generally wired into your instrument panel to alert you if your alternator is experiencing any malfunctions. Problems with your alternator can create poor electrical performance of damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. If the indicator light appears on the instrument panel or if you believe you are having poor electrical response in your vehicle, please allow our ASE-certified Tire Factory technicians to have a look.

Starter Motor

The starter motor is the device in your engine that is intended to crank your engine. The components that make up the starter motor are the Pinion Gear and Bushing, Armature, Solenoid, Brush, and Field Coil.

3 Possible causes of Starter Motor Failure:
  1. Wear on or broken mechanical components
  2. Bad cable connection
  3. Insufficient battery power

In the event you are experiencing problems starting your vehicle and your battery seems to be charged correctly, stop by and have one of our technicians examine your starter motor and perform the required work to fix it.