Electrical problems vary from minor to major, depending on the affected systems. They are more common in cars that aren’t regularly serviced. Regular maintenance identifies most issues, which enables them to be fixed before they become a problem. Your Honda dealer can fix any problem in the electrical system for you. These are a few signs that your electrical system needs to be examined.
3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Honda Dealer
Your Car Won’t Start
The battery sends an electrical charge to the starter motor when you hit the start button. The starter motor will crank your engine, the combustion process will begin, and your engine will come to life. If this doesn’t happen, the most common cause of the problem is an electrical issue. A starting problem could be caused by a damaged starter motor, a weak battery, a worn alternator, or damaged wiring.
A damaged starter motor will receive the charge, but it won’t crank your engine. If the battery is weak, it may not supply enough power for your engine to crank. A worn alternator may not recharge the battery sufficiently, preventing the battery from supplying the necessary charge. Our technicians will examine the components of the starting system and repair or replace the cause of the problem.
Dim Lights
Headlight bulbs have a varied lifespan. Depending on the type of bulb installed, a bulb can last from 500 to 30,000 hours. Eventually, the headlight bulb will fail, and a replacement is needed. One of the first signs most drivers experience, when a bulb is failing is dim lights. Dim lights can also be a sign of either a worn battery or a failing alternator.
If the lights are dim when your engine is switched off and return to their usual luminescence when the engine is running, you have a battery problem. When the engine is at rest, the battery supplies the power to all the electrical systems. Once your engine runs, the alternator takes over and supplies power to all your car’s systems. We’ll examine the bulbs and other systems if necessary to find the problem, so we can repair it.
Blown Fuses
Fuses are a necessary part of every electrical system, as they protect the components they’re connected to from damage. A fuse will absorb any rogue electrical current before it reaches the connected component. Absorbing this charge causes the fuse to blow and spars the component from damage. The affected component will shut down until a new fuse is installed.
The first sign of a blown fuse is the failure of one of your car’s systems or devices. The check battery light will also illuminate to warn of a problem. We’ll check your fuses and replace any blown ones to fix this problem.
If you experience any problem with your car’s electrical system, call us at Tony Honda.
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