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Electrical System
Automobile electrical problems are amoung the most complex issues to
diagnose. Have you ever looked under the hood at the maze of electrical
wires? The dashes in the modern car is a nightmare of electrical connections
and systems. Our automotive electrial experts have years of experience
sucessfuly solving automobile electrical problems. Let our professional
automotive repair specialists fix your car's electrical problems.
What is your Electrical System Problem?
| Problem |
Possible Cause |
Remedy/Repair |
| Noisy Alternator |
- Loose mountings
- Loose drive pulley
- Worn bearings
- Brush noise
- Internal circuits shorted (High pitched whine)
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- Tighten mounting bolts
- Tighten pulley
- Have bearings replaced
- Have brushes cleaned /replaced
- Have alternator replaced or overhauled
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Squeal when starting engine or accelerating
Indicator light remains on or ammeter indicates discharge (engine
running) |
- Glazed or loose belt
- Broken fan belt
- Broken or disconnected wires
- Internal alternator problems
- Defective voltage regulator
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- Replace or adjust belt
- Install belt
- Repair or connect wiring
- Have alternator overhauled /replaced
- Have voltage regulator replaced
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| Car light bulbs continually burn out-battery needs water continually |
- Alternator/ regulator overcharging
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- Have voltage regulator/alternator overhauled or replaced
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| Car lights flare on acceleration |
- Battery low
- Internal alternator/ regulator problems
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- Charge or replace battery
- Have alternator/ regulator overhauled or replaced
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Low voltage output (alternator light flickers continually or ammeter
needle wanders) |
- Loose or worn belt
- Dirty or corroded connections
- Internal alternator/ regulator problems
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- Replace or adjust belt
- Clean or replace connections
- Have alternator or regulator overhauled or replaced
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