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  1. Battery supplies cranking power to the Starter.
  2. Starter turns the vehicle engine.
  3. Engine turns on the alternator / voltage regulator.
  4. Alternator supplies energy back to the battery and to all electrical devices while engine is running.
  5. Voltage regulator keeps the electrical system supply stable at the specified voltage.

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Starter Alternator / Voltage Regulator