Posts Tagged: battery charger
How to buy a car battery charger
Buy a car battery charger with these features Modern car battery chargers aren’t like your grandfather’s charger. They’re much smarter and then have features that can recondition a dead battery. But you’re still probably wondering what size charger you should get and what features it should have. I’ll cover all of that in this post. Rule #1 for buying a car battery charger — Don’t buy used There are lots of old outdated chargers on ebay and craigslist. Don’t buy those. Old style battery chargers can ramp up to almost … Read More
How to test your alternator
How to test your alternator If your car wont start because the battery is dead, you’ll need to test the battery and test your alternator. I’ll show you how to perform the tests, but first pay attention to this WARNING! NEVER test an alternator by disconnecting the battery cables while the is engine is running. That was a valid test back in the days when cars didn’t have any solid state electronics, but it’s not valid anymore and can cause substantial damage to expensive computers and modules. How to find … Read More