What does an alternator do? and more importantley where can i get one?

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Why is my car so much faster than yours?

generates an electrical charge for your cars electrical system

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http://www.autozone.com

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it charges your battery u can get one at almost any parts store

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the alternator is driven by a belt on the engine . it provides the electricity for the vehicle.. it charges the battery, powers the headlights, radio, etc.

ECT power button?

they are sold at any auto parts dealer like Autozone, NAPA, etc.

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the alternator recharges you battery. mostly every electrical device in your car runs off of your battery. the alternator turn mechanical energy into electrical energy by running off of the belts. the belt turn a magneto type generator that makes electricity.

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can be purchased at any auto parts store

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It changes mechanical energy, from the engine, into electrical energy governed by a voltage regualtor, to recharge the battery.

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You can get one at an auto parts place. Autozone, napa, or a auto salvage yard.

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