CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AGM battery with battery sensor The abbreviation AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and means that the electrolyte in these batteries is bound in a glass fiber fleece. AGM…
What is the charging system?
Made up of the alternator, battery, wiring and electronic control unit (ECU), your vehicle’s charging system keeps your battery charged. It also delivers the energy necessary to run the lights,…
Difference Between Alternator & Generator
The major difference between the alternator and the generator is that in alternator the armature is stationary and the field system rotates whereas in the generator armature rotates and field…
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch allows the driver to distribute electrical current to where it is needed. There are generally 5 key switch positions that are used: Lock – All circuits are open ( no…
The Starting System
The “starting system”, the heart of the electrical system in your car, begins with the Battery. The key is inserted into the Ignition Switch and then turned to the start…
Starter
A starter (also self-starter, cranking motor, or starter motor) is a device used to rotate (crank) an internal-combustion engine so as to initiate the engine's operation under its own power. Starters can be electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. In the case…
Testing, charging and replacing a battery
In recent years, the electronic content in vehicles has multiplied several times over – and more electronics means more demand on the battery and charging system. In recent years, the…
History of the Battery
In the year of 1936 during the middle of summer, an ancient tomb was discovered during construction of a new railway line near Bagdad city in Iraq. The relics found…
Battery Working Principle
Working Principle of Battery A battery works on the oxidation and reduction reaction of an electrolyte with metals. When two dissimilar metallic substances, called electrode, are placed in a diluted…
Types of Batteries
Batteries are basically classified into 2 types: · Non-rechargeable batteries (primary batteries) · Rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries) Non-rechargeable Batteries These are basically considered as primary batteries because they can be used only once. These…
