Generators

Your car has an alternator, sometimes known as a generator, that plays an important role within the systems. The generator is what helps to keep your battery charged and also works to help run different electrical systems within the vehicle. It works by converting energy produced by your engine into electrical current. The generator consists of many different parts like rotors, brushes, and other internal parts that need to all be taken care of. Sometimes, parts of the generator might fail, or the generator as a whole might need to be replaced.It's important that you are checking the condition of this part regularly to ensure it is operating properly. There are many different signs that you can be looking out for. The 'ALT' warning light might come on or your battery warning light. If you find that your battery is wearing out and dying often, you might have a generator problem as well. Any problems with other electrical systems in your vehicle can be caused by a failing generator as well. You can find an OEM generator for your Toyota here on our site.