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Your car's electrical system powers everything from the ignition and fuel systems
to accessories such as your radio, headlights and wipers. The electrical system is,
in turn, powered by the engine. Here are the three key components of the electrical
system:
Battery
- When your car's engine is off, the battery provides the required power to the rest
of the system, as well as during start-up (cranking). It also supplements the power
from the charging system during periods of high demand.
Charging System
- This is the heart of the electrical system. It consists of three main components:
the belt-driven alternator, various electrical circuits, and a voltage regulator.
The alternator supplies power to the electrical system and recharges the battery
after your car has started. Just like it sounds, the voltage regulator controls the
voltage, keeping it within the operating range of the electrical system.
Starting System
- This system consumes more electrical power than any other in your car. The starting
system consists of three components which work in tandem: the ignition switch, the
starter relay or solenoid, and the starter motor. The ignition switch controls the
starter solenoid, which activates the starter motor. The starter motor then turns
the engine until your car starts.