Alternator Mercedes W 168 / A 140

As a function of alternator is to generate electricity power and charging the battery, the mercedes w168 alternator is important to ‎be maintenance.

The indication of alternator mercedes w 168  has stopped producing power will be recognizing by :

Ignition light

Flickering while engine is running

Power steering pump failing to work.

The alternator of mercedes benz a class located on the back right ‎hand side of the engine and is driven by the poly v belt.

The function of alternator

What is an alternator?

 All modern car nowdays use alternator, ‎consist of a spinning set of electrical windings which we called a rotor.

What is the purpose of an alternator?

The alternator produce direct current for recharging the battery and powering your car.

How to maintenance the alternator?

You can check the drive belt tention at every oil change, loose tention can effect to output of alternator which can run down your car battery