Auto electrical service
Your auto electric is the whole deal with your car's operation; just because you put oil and fuel in your car and air in your tyres doesn't mean that your car will always run. You need to respect your auto electric as much as anything else in your car.
At Service Plus Auto Care, we have the experience, equipment and knowledge to diagnose and fix your car's Auto Electrical problems. We are located at Victoria Point and happy to take your car right away!
Electrical problems in your car can mean many things; some possible checks on your auto electric include things like:
- checking voltage
- dashboard warning light inspection
- inspection of the fuse
- bridge solenoid
- work on the starter
- cleaning of battery connections
- fixing or replacing regulators
- replace fuse
One of the biggest concerns for your electric in your car is the starter. If you have a starter that doesn't work, your car can't turn on. The started turns your engine's crankshaft. Using power from the battery your flywheel engages the engine crankshaft and begins the combustion process which starts the car. If you turn your key and hear not the glorious sound of your humming engine and instead only hear a "click, click, click" noise then you are having issues with your starter. If you have a standard car this could just mean that you haven't engaged your clutch; however if that's not the issue then you are going to need to investigate further.
Another electrical issue could be your voltage regulator. As the name implies your regulator gives your systems the proper voltage levels. You may be noticing dimmed or pulsing headlights, your engine may be behaving erratically, you could have either quite high or rapidly low voltage, or you could simply have a dead battery. This can be an issue of wear and tear or your voltage regulator could be broken. Without regulation of your cars power you can't reliably drive your car; you need to get that regulator fixed or replaced.
FAQ
What parts of the auto electrical system require maintenance?
- Battery - The battery provides the power required to start the engine
- Alternator - Maintains the charge level in the battery while the car is moving
- Starter motor - uses power from the battery to start the engine
- Solenoid -administers power from the battery to the starter motor
- Voltage Regulator - Ensure the correct voltage level in the system
- Fuse Panel - Provides protection for electrical components in the car
- Connectors and Wires - connect the electrical system and close circuits
What are the most common problems auto electrical systems can have?
- Alternator belt - the alternator recharges your battery by harnessing the power generated by the engine by means of a belt and transferring it to the battery. If the belt breaks, loses tension or comes loose the alternator will no longer be able to maintain the charge in the battery
- Broken or loose wiring - Electrical current requires a closed circuit to be conducted and the wiring system of your car connects the various electrical systems and provides the circuit. If an important wire comes loose, breaks, wears out or melts you could have a problem using your electrical components or even starting your car. This can be a difficult problem to diagnose
- A flat battery - Flat batteries are a common problem and may not be cause for alarm. Accidentally leaving lights or other electrical items on without the engine running is often the cause. Once you have the car going the alternator should once again maintain a good charge. However, if, after driving around or running the engine for a while, the battery goes flat again it means you have a problem elsewhere. The battery itself may need replacing, the alternator could be faulty, the voltage regulator has a problem or even a combination of these
- Normal wear and tear - all of your cars parts are susceptible to wear and tear in some form or another. The cars battery, solenoid and voltage regulator are a couple of auto electrical parts known to cause problems due to normal wear and tear
- Blown fuses - Fuses in your car are a safety feature designed to protect your electrical components from serious damage from surges and overloads. Provided you are fortunate, a blown fuse will be your only problem when an electrical component of your car is not working. While this can happen occasionally, if it happens too often you should get your cars auto electrical system checked by a qualified professional as there is likely something causing a problem
- Car will not start despite having a good battery - The solenoid may not be working correctly and is not allowing a sufficient charge to start the car. The solenoid is a coil of wire around two magnets that administers higher voltage than normal from the battery to the starter motor
What are the signs an auto electrical system may need a service?
- An odd growling or whining noise may indicate a problem with your alternator belt
- Dimming or flickering headlights could mean your voltage regulator is having problems
- Electrical items such as car stereo, lights, air conditioner and so on are just not working could be as simple as a blown fuse, though they may represent a deeper problem
- Hearing a loud clicking noise when turning the ignition key may be linked to a problem with your starter motor
- If there is no sound at all when you turn the key (the car doesn't start) - your solenoid could be at fault, particularly if the battery is known to be working correctly
- Smelling burning rubber or hot wires could well be a problem with your alternator. Catching this problem early may prevent costly diagnosis of problems later and may even help prevent a fire in the electrical system.
Your electrical is an essential to make sure your car runs at all. When issues creep up and the dour mood of a nonoperational car sets in, you need to take care of these issues without delay! See the professional team at Service Plus Auto Care to check, fix or repair any auto electrical issues.
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