3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Hyundai Dealer

Electrical problems can vary from minor to major, but they all affect your ability to enjoy the benefits of your Hyundai. If a problem isn’t repaired, it could lead to extensive damage to your car. Fortunately, your Hyundai dealer in Fort Smith, AR, can fix any possible problem for you. These are a few potential issues that mean you need to visit us for a repair.

Worn Alternator

The alternator is a small generator inside your engine that produces electricity for your car’s systems and devices while your engine is running. Some of the electricity it produces is used to recharge your battery. An alternator has an average lifespan of eight years before it needs replacement. Eventually, the alternator will slow down due to age wear, and this reduces the amount of power it produces.

A failing alternator isn’t usually noticeable when it starts, as the alternator produces more power than your car’s systems require. As time passes, the reduced power supply from the alternator will cause problems for your car including misfiring, slower starting, and dim lights. The battery warning light on your dash will also illuminate. We can test your alternator and install a new one very quickly if required.

Damaged Fuse Box

Every electrical system in your car has a fuse. These fuses function identically to the ones in your home, as they protect their connected systems against electrical overloads and shorts. Fuses age and wear out, and they can also blow due to electrical shorts. The blown fuse prevents a short from damaging its system but also cuts power to that system until the fuse is replaced.

If you’re experiencing multiple blown fuses, the problem is very likely due to a damaged fuse box. Our technicians will test the fuse box and the wiring connected to it to find and isolate the problem. We can replace damaged wiring and fuses and will also install a new fuse box if it is causing the problem. Once the fuses are reconnected, your car’s electrical system will work correctly again.

Damaged Spark Plugs

Healthy spark plugs are essential for efficient combustion, as they provide the ignition source for the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders. The spark plugs are supplied with power from the electrical system. Spark plugs will wear out in time, and we test and replace them as part of your car’s service schedule.

Plugs can also be damaged by the failure of other engine components, like a worn ignition coil or a fuel-rich engine. Damaged plugs will cause misfiring and could prevent your engine from starting. Our technicians will test each spark plug and replace any damaged ones.

Problems in the electrical system can cause additional damage to your car and its systems. Call us today at Crain Hyundai of Fort Smith.

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