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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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
| 3. 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.
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