The alternator is a key component of your Mini Copper’s charging system. Apart from charging the battery, it charges the entire electrical system of your Mini as well. Thus, your vehicle may fail to work, when anything goes wrong with the alternator. A faulty alternator can be spotted by its warning indications. Give a once-over to this slide & know the signs of alternator defectiveness.

1. How Can You Tell If Your Mini
Cooper Needs New Alternator?

2. The alternator is a small electric
generator that powers the battery of your
car.

3. It generates electric energy when your
car engine is running.

4. A weak or damaged alternator
could incapacitate the electric
system of your Mini Cooper.

5. So, replace the faulty
alternator to ensure a
steady electric power
supply in your car.

6. WHAT CAUSES THE
ALTERNATOR TO
FAIL?

7. Have a look at some of the most
common reasons behind
alternator failure:
• Short circuit
• Worn wires
• Blown fuse
• Damaged belt & pulley
• Aging

8. BAD ALTERNATOR
SYMPTOMS

9. THE WARNING
LIGHT COMES ON

10. When the computer detects
anomalies in the electric system
of your Mini, it would turn on
the “battery warning light”.

11. Besides, a defective alternator
could also trigger some of the
other warning lights on the dash
of your Mini.

12. DEAD BATTERY

13. The battery is a power storage unit.

14. It stores and distributes the
electric current generated by the
alternator.

15. Fluctuation in electric power generation
due to a weak alternator could cause the
battery to discharge at a faster pace.

16. THE ENGINE
WON'T START

17. The battery indirectly powers the
starter and ignition system.

18. Interruption in the power
supply due to a faulty
alternator could jeopardize the
ignition system.

19. As a result of which you mightn’t be able
to start the engine of your Mini Cooper.

20. UNUSUAL
BURNING ODOR

21. If you smell a burning rubber odor, then
something is wrong with the alternator.

22. Fix the defects in the
system as soon as
possible to avoid
further damage.

23. SUM UP

24. The alternator fulfills the
electric energy
requirement of a vehicle.

25. Failure of such an important
component could destabilize
the electric system of your
Mini Cooper.

26. So, replace it immediately to make sure
uninterrupted electric power generation
in your car.

27. THANK YOU
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