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Why does steering get heavy when AC is on in Hyundai Solaris/Rio with EPS? Alternator power issue.
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Why does steering get heavy when AC is on in Hyundai Solaris/Rio with EPS? Alternator power issue.

February 20, 2026March 5, 2026-by Pavel Konopelko

Alright, let’s talk about that weird feeling you get in your Hyundai Solaris or Rio—that sudden heavy steering, especially when you’re idling and the AC kicks on. I’ve seen this…

Why does steering get heavy when AC is on in Hyundai Solaris/Rio with EPS? Alternator power issue. Read More
Why Start/Stop Systems Are So Sensitive to Battery and Alternator Health
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Why Start/Stop Systems Are So Sensitive to Battery and Alternator Health

February 20, 2026March 5, 2026-by Pavel Konopelko

Alright, let’s talk about those modern start/stop systems. When they act up, it’s usually not a mystery – the car is trying to tell you something important. As a tech…

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Why Does a 12V Car Battery Keep Dying When the Alternator Is Good?
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Why Does a 12V Car Battery Keep Dying When the Alternator Is Good?

February 17, 2026March 5, 2026-by Pavel Konopelko

Alright, let’s talk about dead batteries. Nine times out of ten, when a customer tells me their car won’t start in the morning, but the alternator checks out fine, what…

Why Does a 12V Car Battery Keep Dying When the Alternator Is Good? Read More

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