Starting & Charging
Featured Brands
- Dorman®Battery Hold Down BracketBattery Hold Down Bracket by Dorman®. This premium product was specifically designed to ensure tight and secure attachment of your starting/charging parts. Made of durable materials using reliable equipment, it is highly...Developed to guarantee the most reliable and firm mountingPrecisely manufactured according to strict factory specifications$8.71 - $13.60
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Battery Cable Terminal End BoltGM Original Equipment™ Battery Cable Terminal End Bolt by ACDelco®. If you have issues with starting your vehicle and your battery is in good working order, then the problem might be in battery cable components that are often...Aimed to ensure your vehicle will start first time back againMade to stringent OE standards for quality and safety$0.28 - $54.38
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Battery Extension CableGenuine GM Parts™ Battery Extension Cable by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$29.50 - $142.31
- ACDelco®Professional™ Battery Ground StrapProfessional™ Battery Ground Strap by ACDelco®. This superior product was elaborately designed and meticulously manufactured to stringent industry standards to have the most precise OE specifications. It fits and functions like the...Designed in compliance with rigorous factory standardsHigh level of quality, ultimate reliability, and solid value$9.55 - $75.31
- Genuine®Battery Lead AdapterBattery Lead Adapter by Genuine®. If your starting and charging system parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain...Designed to restore your vehicle’s starting and charging systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$32.03 - $39.06
- Standard®Federal Parts™ Battery CableFederal Parts™ Battery Cable by Standard®. SMP's vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.62 - $38.48
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Voltage RegulatorGenuine GM Parts™ Voltage Regulator by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$22.91 - $66.09
- Genuine®Voltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator by Genuine®. If your starting and charging system parts are in need of repair, don't compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. At...Designed to restore your vehicle’s starting and charging systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$46.25 - $410.22
- Standard®Intermotor™ Voltage RegulatorIntermotor™ Voltage Regulator by Standard®. Standard is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to all...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$28.48 - $874.76
- Standard®Tru-Tech™ Voltage RegulatorTru-Tech™ Voltage Regulator by Standard®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Standard features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$10.76 - $41.01
- Standard®Voltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator by Standard®. SMP's vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to all channels of...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$16.59 - $298.27
- WVE®Voltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and functionality. Made to meet or exceed the OEM...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$14.69 - $2,068.06
- Vemo®Voltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator by Vemo®. A voltage regulator is one of the vehicle components responsible for ensuring that your battery is recharged safely and electrical components get the specific power level they need. If you have issues with...Expertly built according to stringent OEM specificationsMade to enable as safe battery recharging as possible$15.80 - $460.34
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Alternator PulleyGM Original Equipment™ Alternator Pulley by ACDelco®. This superior product was elaborately designed and meticulously manufactured to stringent industry standards to have the most precise OE specifications. It fits and functions like...Designed in compliance with rigorous factory standardsHigh level of quality, ultimate reliability, and solid value$7.94 - $50.60
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts Alternator PulleyGenuine GM Parts Alternator Pulley by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$60.32 - $142.58
- ACDelco®Professional™ Alternator Decoupler PulleyProfessional™ Alternator Decoupler Pulley by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$42.76 - $237.13
- ACDelco®Professional™ Alternator Rectifier BridgeProfessional™ Alternator Rectifier Bridge by ACDelco®. This superior product was elaborately designed and meticulously manufactured to stringent industry standards to have the most precise OE specifications. It fits and functions like...Designed in compliance with rigorous factory standardsHigh level of quality, ultimate reliability, and solid value$25.39 - $114.39
- Mopar®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet the...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$3.76 - $461.25
- Bosch®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by Bosch®. Do you hear nothing but "click, click" when you turn the key? Is the BATTERY dash light on? Your vehicle is in need of engine electrical system repair, but before you waste your time and gas running out to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$14.28 - $31.72
- Genuine®Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by Genuine®. If your starting and charging system parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts...Designed to restore your vehicle’s starting and charging systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$81.14
- Standard®Alternator Rectifier SetAlternator Rectifier Set by Standard®. Standard is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to all channels...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$30.41 - $357.29
- Standard®Intermotor™ Alternator Rectifier SetIntermotor™ Alternator Rectifier Set by Standard®. Standard is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$32.02 - $260.15
- Standard®TechSmart™ Alternator Decoupler PulleyTechSmart™ Alternator Decoupler Pulley by Standard®. Standard is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$45.94 - $224.25
- WVE®Alternator Rectifier BridgeAlternator Rectifier Bridge by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and functionality. Made to meet or exceed...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$35.04 - $527.44
- Vemo®Alternator Clutch PulleyAlternator Clutch Pulley by Vemo®. Is the performance of your vehicle affected by the power outage? It may be time to replace your old alternator. This premium factory-style alternators and components are designed to stringent OEM...Elaborately designed to provide just enough powerIdentical in specifications to the factory alternator$34.09 - $199.94
- Autotecnica®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by Autotecnica®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$40.80 - $46.50
- Continental® ContiTech™Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by Continental® ContiTech™. Every part in this assembly is engineered to look, install, and operate the same way or better than the factory parts. Every component meets original equipment requirements for...Original equipment equivalentFactory-like fit and dependability$48.53 - $280.74
- Dayco®Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by Dayco®. This application-specific replacement part easily isolates and dampens the drive from the alternator upon deceleration thanks to its one-way clutching capability. The pulley also reduces belt noise...Designed to meet your vehicle's requirementsOne-way clutching capability to isolate and dampen the drive from the alternator upon deceleration$75.81 - $167.04
- Febi®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by Febi®. Do you hear nothing but "click, click" when you turn the key? Is the BATTERY dash light on? Your vehicle is in need of engine electrical system repair, but before you waste your time and gas running...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$57.09 - $99.31
- Gates®Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by Gates®. When you're low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store. But before you waste your time and gas only to find high prices and...Exact OE replacementPatended design unmatched by any other supplier$28.97 - $242.34
The starting & charging system consists of the battery, starter, alternator, cables, wiring, and related components like relays, solenoids, and voltage regulators. The battery provides power to the starter and ignition system when you turn the key. The starter turns the crankshaft so the engine builds enough compression to start, and the alternator recharges the battery and powers the vehicle’s electrical accessories when the engine is running.
Batteries are electrochemical devices in which a chemical reaction between two dissimilar materials creates a voltage. A number of positive and negative plates are immersed in an electrolyte solution of water and sulfuric acid. In conventional flooded lead acid batteries, which includes maintenance-free batteries, the electrolyte is in liquid form. In the gel cell battery, silica is added to the electrolyte to form a gel-type material, while in AGM batteries, the electrolyte is held in matting that is akin to a sponge. If the case cracks on a gel cell or AGM battery, no electrolyte will leak out.
Whereas most vehicle batteries look almost identical and have similar dimensions, they may provide completely different specifications. So, choosing a replacement car battery you should consider some key factors to pick out the right one. First of all, you need to know whether you have a 12V or 24V battery. Another key factors are the reserve capacity of a car battery, which says how long it can continuously supply minimum voltage needed to run your vehicle, and cold cranking amperes, which determines the battery's ability to start your vehicle even in extremely cold weather.
The starter motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The starter circuit includes the battery, starter, and cables, which are activated by a starter control circuit consisting of the ignition switch, starter relay, solenoid, and wiring. When you turn the ignition switch, the relay energizes the starter solenoid, which sends power to the starter motor. The starter drive meshes with the flywheel/flexplate teeth before the starter motor begins to turn. Most starter drives are the overrunning clutch type, which only applies force in one direction, so the engine cannot apply torque to the starter.
A belt from the crankshaft drives the alternator, and it uses this mechanical energy to create electricity. The electricity is produced when the belt spins the rotor, creating a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the stator windings. Alternators produce AC current, which is rectified by diodes and transformed into the DC current that recharges the battery and powers the electrical system. The voltage output of the alternator must be controlled. This is done by varying the field current. On older vehicles this was done by a separate voltage regulator, but on most new vehicles regulator function is part of the ECM.
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