Starting & Charging
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- 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$40.89 - $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$55.70 - $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
- INA®Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by INA®. The INA is a leading automotive and industrial supplier worldwide. The Company stands for the highest quality, outstanding technology and distinctive innovative ability. The way to convince customers...Made from sturdy materialsGreat design and function$46.08 - $75.28
- INA®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by INA®. The INA is a leading automotive and industrial supplier worldwide. The Company stands for the highest quality, outstanding technology and distinctive innovative ability. The way to convince customers in the...Made from sturdy materialsGreat design and function$28.67 - $120.93
- Professional Parts Sweden®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden products are made...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$48.52 - $69.51
- Torque Solution®Lightweight Alternator PulleyLightweight Alternator Pulley by Torque Solution®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed usig state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$52.74
- URO Parts®Alternator Decoupler PulleyAlternator Decoupler Pulley by URO Parts®. This superior electrical part by URO is a great alternative solution to the costly factory equipment that will help you restore smooth and efficient operation of your vehicle. Thoroughly...Designed to replace your worn out or cracked factory partHelps to restore proper operation of your vehicle$28.95
- URO Parts®Alternator PulleyAlternator Pulley by URO Parts®. This superior electrical part by URO is a great alternative solution to the costly factory equipment that will help you restore smooth and efficient operation of your vehicle. Thoroughly designed and...Designed to replace your worn out or cracked factory partHelps to restore proper operation of your vehicle$22.33 - $54.96
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Starter SolenoidGM Original Equipment™ Starter Solenoid 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$49.12 - $88.36
- ACDelco®Professional™ Starter DriveProfessional™ Starter Drive 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 factory...Designed in compliance with rigorous factory standardsHigh level of quality, ultimate reliability, and solid value$14.92 - $544.62
- ACDelco®Professional™ Starter SolenoidProfessional™ Starter Solenoid 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$28.62 - $346.95
- Bosch®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by Bosch®. Whether new or remanufactured, Bosch starters are 100% factory tested to ensure reliable cranking and starting performance under the most extreme operating conditions. Built for precision fit, Bosch starters...Designed to withstand the harshest environments100% full-load tested – meets or exceeds OE manufacturers' torque, amperage draw and RPM standards$42.47 - $93.69
- Genuine®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid 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. On...Designed to restore your vehicle’s starting and charging systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$66.38 - $250.72
- Standard®Blue Streak™ Starter SolenoidBlue Streak™ Starter Solenoid 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$32.55 - $45.53
- Standard®Intermotor™ Starter DriveIntermotor™ Starter Drive 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$24.93 - $344.71
- Standard®Intermotor™ Starter SolenoidIntermotor™ Starter Solenoid 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$7.05 - $721.84
- Standard®Starter DriveStarter Drive by Standard®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.99 - $549.78
- Standard®Switch To Starter CableSwitch To Starter Cable by Standard®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$10.47 - $49.71
- Standard®Tru-Tech™ Starter SolenoidTru-Tech™ Starter Solenoid by Standard®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$19.06 - $30.44
- WVE®Starter DriveStarter Drive 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$13.63 - $1,353.09
- Goodmark®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by Goodmark®. Some other restoration sheet metal companies may carry popular panels like hoods, fenders and quarter panels, but far too often they come up empty when you need supporting parts like braces, brackets and...Faithful reproduction of the original partHighest quality sheet metal parts available$10.81 - $49.30
- Omix-ADA®Starter DriveStarter Drive by Omix-ADA®. The starter is an electric motor that turns the crankshaft when the engine is started. When the ignition key is turned, power goes to the starter solenoid, causing the starter drive to engage the flywheel...Performs according to OEM specificationsMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$22.29 - $87.93
- Omix-ADA®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by Omix-ADA®. The starter is an electric motor that turns the crankshaft when the engine is started. When the ignition key is turned, power goes to the starter solenoid, causing the starter drive to engage the flywheel...Performs according to OEM specificationsMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$20.68 - $90.88
- New Era®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by New Era®. 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 factory original. Made...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$41.26 - $107.32
- Original Engine Management®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by Original Engine Management®. Contains spike suppressing diode on certain applications to extend ignition switch life and provide minimal interference with on board computers. This product is made of high-quality...Made to deliver trouble-free operation for years aheadManufactured with cutting-edge technology$12.50 - $39.44
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Alternator BraceGenuine GM Parts™ Alternator Brace 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$5.70 - $35.47
- TRQ®Battery TrayBattery Tray by TRQ®. If quality and value are what really matters, shop for this superior TRQ battery tray that’s a trusted choice when it comes to replacing your worn-out parts with confidence and without a big price tag....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$39.72 - $46.48$40.95 - $46.95Save up to 5%
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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