摘要: |
With so much focus on electric vehicles (F,Vs) and high-voltage batteries, we must not forget that the 12-voltage sys- tern is still the most common batter) type and will remain a critical component on many vehicles in the future. It will be important to build upon what we learned regarding the testing, servicing and replacement of the components within the vehicle's starting and charging system so we can accurately test and diagnose issues on today's vehicle. But what has changed and how does it affect how we service a vehicle? The vehicle has three main components: The battery, which is an electrical storage device; the alternator, which charges the battery and supplies operating voltage to all the circuits while the engine is running; and the starter, which is an electrical motor used to start the engine. |