Lately, you may have noticed that your car isn’t starting as quickly as before or perhaps your headlights seem dimmer driving home at night. The electrical system in your vehicle is necessary to get your car started and driving properly.
When your car’s electrical system seems to be on the fritz, it most likely involves one of these key components.
It’s important to address any electrical system issues that arise in your vehicle as soon as possible with the right experts.
Don’t worry, electrical issues in vehicles are common and AAMCO Utah experts can help diagnose and fix each part of your car’s electrical system. Schedule a diagnosis for your vehicle today.
Here are 3 tell tale signs your car’s electrical system needs an electrical system troubleshooting service.
You put your key in the ignition and notice it takes much longer for your starter to crank to life. Perhaps it isn’t cranking at all. You could hear a clicking noise, grinding or even worse, nothing at all.
It’s important that you address this problem soon before your car stops starting all together.
This can be a result of a dying battery, a bad alternator, a flawed starter or even your spark plugs. Unfortunately, there’s no way of knowing what is wrong without a professional diagnostic.
Schedule an electrical system diagnostic with AAMCO Utah and get proper maintenance on your vehicle’s electrical systems.
Perhaps you’ve noticed lately that your car’s headlights aren’t as bright as they used to be. This can be related to a number of things. Your alternator or alternator belt could be failing.
The alternator charges the battery and powers your car’s electrical system while the engine is running.
A faulty alternator can create serious issues especially in today’s increasingly complicated vehicle electrical systems. Cars are now much more sophisticated and have highly sensitive electrical components.
Typically, dimming headlights are a sign of a bad alternator that can’t keep the battery properly charged and should be serviced by professionals.
AAMCO Utah has the expertise in fixing any alternator problems you are experiencing and our experts use the best electrical equipment around to fix your electrical problems and prevent further damage to your vehicle in the future.
You look at the dash and see the dreaded check battery light is illuminated. This can be for a number of reasons. One possibility is that the charging system such as the alternator isn’t working properly since it stores electricity in the battery while the engine runs.
Another possible issue could be there is a loose or corroded wire/cable that connects the charging system components. Alternatively, car batteries typically have a life of 3-5 years and if your battery is older, it may be time to simply replace it.
At AAMCO Utah, we can diagnose and properly address any battery issues your vehicle is experiencing.
Don’t ignore the signs that your car’s electrical system is failing or starting to lag. These signs are warning you that your car needs to be serviced and maintained. Schedule an appointment at your AAMCO Utah location and inquire about our total car care diagnostic check.
We will give your car a complete check up and offer the best advice possible for a quick repair for anything from electrical systems to brake services. We will take care of your vehicle and get you back on the road in no time.
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