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How to Replace the Alternator Brushes
Let's see how to replace the alternator brushes. If you notice battery charging issues or strange noises, it may be time to intervene. After disconnecting the …Read all…
Posted on 28 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
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What is a Smart Alternator?
In this video, it is explained what a smart alternator is and how it differs from a traditional one. The smart alternator reduces the voltage during …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Check if the Battery and Alternator are Working Correctly
To determine if the alternator and battery of your vehicle are functioning correctly, you need to obtain a high-voltage tester. Connect the red lead and the …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the alternator pulley without using the kit
To replace the alternator pulley without the use of a kit, you need to have a nut of the correct size for the pulley shaft; a welder to attach the nut to the …Read all…
Posted on 18 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How is an alternator internally composed
In this interesting video we can see the internal components of an alternator, under the plastic cover: the stator is the fixed part of the alternator, …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to disassemble an alternator
In this very short video, we see in sequence the various phases of disassembly of an alternator, specifying that it is a disassembly not from the engine, but a …Read all…
Posted on 19 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to connect the alternator
In this video we can see how to connect the starter motor and the alternator to the battery and then to the ignition switch. If you have knowledge of …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How do you change a car's alternator
In this video we can see a generic way to change the alternator of a car. In fact, the method is essentially the same on all cars: only the position of the …Read all…
Posted on 28 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to test a 12-volt alternator
In this video we see how to test the functionality of a 12-volt alternator on a bench. We will need a drill with adapters for the key, a battery with its …Read all…
Posted on 7 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
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What are the symptoms of a faulty alternator?
What are the symptoms that we should be able to recognize in our car, which give us an indication of a faulty alternator? It is important to be able to …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to Check the Alternator Voltage
In this video, you will learn how to check the charging voltage of the alternator, using the publication "Automotive Electronic Technology" available on Amazon …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Alternator Pulley?
To replace the alternator pulley on a car, you need to completely remove the alternator from its housing by unscrewing the bolts that secure it in place and …Read all…
Posted on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace and Remove the Alternator Pulley
As shown in the video, removing the alternator pulley is a similar operation for all cars with some minor variations. Ensure you have a new pulley to replace …Read all…
Posted on 28 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Test the Car Alternator
The alternator of a car is responsible for supplying electrical power and recharging the battery; it is therefore important to periodically check its …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How the Car Auxiliary Belt Works.
In this video tutorial, you can see how the auxiliary belt is made, what it does, and when it needs to be replaced. The auxiliary belt is responsible for the …Read all…
Posted on 12 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How an Alternator Works
The alternator is a rotating electrical device based on the law of electromagnetic induction. The electromagnetic conversion of energy reaches 90%, which is …Read all…
Posted on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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What Happens If the Alternator Gets Wet?
You may find yourself driving on a road during heavy rain and hit a deep puddle, noticing the battery warning light illuminate for a few seconds on the …Read all…
Posted on 15 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Alternator Pulley
To replace the alternator pulley, you need to use a specific kit following the steps outlined below. Once the alternator is removed, secure it in a vice to …Read all…
Posted on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Diagnose the Alternator
To perform this diagnosis, ensure the battery and belt are in good condition. Connect a voltmeter to the battery and measure the resting voltage. Turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How an Alternator Works in a Car?
In this video tutorial, you will see how an alternator works in a car. In classic cars, there is a three-phase alternator consisting of a casing with three …Read all…
Posted on 22 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Replace the Alternator on Any Car
This video shows you how to replace the alternator on any car. First, ensure you disconnect the negative battery terminal. On a transverse engine, the …Read all…
Posted on 16 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Dismantling Alternator
Let's look at dismantling the alternator of the car. Lift the front bonnet and disconnect the battery terminals, then raise the vehicle with a jack to the …Read all…
Posted on 19 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Removing Valeo Alternator from Car
To remove a Valeo alternator, follow this procedure: first, remove the rear plastic cover by unscrewing the nuts at the back. Take out the voltage regulator …Read all…
Posted on 2 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Replacing a Car Alternator
In this video, you will see how to replace the alternator on a generic car. In fact, on most cars, the disassembly procedure is quite similar: essentially, you …Read all…
Posted on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Remove the Car Alternator
Let’s see how to replace the car alternator. Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the bonnet, securing it. Locate the power …Read all…
Posted on 5 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Open the Bonnet on the Lancia Y

To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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