3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Chevy Dealer

Your car’s systems all depend on a constant flow of electricity. Over time, damage or age can lead to problems in the electrical system. These problems can range from windshield wipers failing to work to your engine refusing to start. Fortunately, your Chevy dealer can help. These are a few potential electrical problems that we can repair.

3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Chevy Dealer

Dead Battery

This is probably the most common electrical problem most drivers know about. The battery provides the electrical charge that starts your engine. A battery has a fairly short operational life, as a new battery will usually fail within three to five years. It will usually fail as the chemicals inside the battery that enable it to store and supply electricity gradually break down.

A battery can also fail due to environmental damage from excessive heat or cold or due to damage by other engine components. A failing alternator, for example, can drain the battery relatively quickly. The alternator is responsible for recharging the battery. If the alternator doesn’t supply enough power, the battery will gradually become weaker and fail. We can test our battery and install a new one if necessary.

Damaged Wiring

Your electrical system contains a large quantity of wiring, which links every electrical component to the alternator. Wires are delicate, and a hot engine is a potentially hostile environment. The wiring is protected against heat and dirt by thick plastic and rubber insulation. Despite this protection, wires can still become damaged due to aging.

Older wiring becomes more bottle due to the constant transmission of electricity. Brittle wiring can snap and cut off power to one or more of your car’s components until the wire is replaced. Older wiring is also more likely to overheat and cause its protective insulation to burn. We can test the flow of electricity through your car to identify the damaged wiring sections and replace them.

Blown Fuses

Fuses are a vital part of any electrical system, as they protect the component they’re connected to. A fuse is designed to absorb an electrical short or rogue charge. The fuse will blow out when it absorbs the charge, which protects the component it’s connected to from damage. The affected component will shut down until the fuse is replaced.

A blown fuse will also trigger the battery warning light. This light illuminates in response to any problem with your electrical system. Our technicians will examine the fuse box and replace any damaged fuses. Once the fuses are working correctly, any components that have shut down will work again.

If you experience any of these problems or your battery warning light is illuminated, call us right away at Bacon Chevrolet.

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