I was driving our van earlier today when I smell something burning. I flipped up the front seat and observed the engine and saw the alternator not turning. The fan belt sliding and burning. I brought the alternator to the shop and the bearing needs replacement so as the carbon stick inside.
If this happens on a car, I probably wouldn't have noticed it until it breaks down. So I wonder what are the maintenance for the alternator? The carbon is inside so do i need to check that for a period of time and what will happen if it runs out of that carbon stick?
If this happens on a car, I probably wouldn't have noticed it until it breaks down. So I wonder what are the maintenance for the alternator? The carbon is inside so do i need to check that for a period of time and what will happen if it runs out of that carbon stick?