Cars have complex electrical systems with many parts that work together to do their jobs well. If any one of these parts gets faulty, then you’ll end up dealing with some electrical problems. Your Hyundai dealer will repair these problems for you as soon as they arise, and knowing what happens when you have an electrical issue will ensure you get to the dealer ASAP when something goes wrong.
5 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Hyundai Dealer
1. Battery Problems
When your battery is dying, your car will start experiencing problems with its electronic functions. Common signs that your battery is getting old or is damaged include flickering headlights, slow engine startup, and slow electronic accessories. Visiting the dealer when the signs crop up will ensure you get your battery replaced before it fully dies. If you can’t start your car at all one day, then that could be down to a dead battery.
2. Alternator Problems
When your alternator is faulty, your car will have a lot of the same problems as a car with a dead battery. This is because a faulty alternator can’t charge up the battery and convert mechanical energy into electricity. Expect slow accessories, a slow-starting engine, and headlight issues if your alternator isn’t working. You might be unable to start your car, and a car with a broken alternator won’t stay on if you jumpstart it.
3. Starter Motor Problems
If your starter motor is broken, then one of two things will happen when you try to start the car: you’ll hear a clicking noise or a whirring noise. When you hear a clicking sound, it means the starter motor is completely dead. When you hear a whirring sound, then the problem is the starter solenoid. Both issues require a trip to the dealer, as you won’t be able to start the car until the problem is fixed.
4. Ignition Coil or Spark Plug Problems
Your ignition coils power the spark plugs, and the spark plugs convert electricity into a spark to ignite the gas or diesel that powers your car. If you have a bad ignition coil or spark plug, then you’ll notice engine problems such as reduced gas mileage and stalling. Your check engine light will probably turn on, too. Spark plugs wear out over time, and ignition coils can wear out, too, so you’ll likely need to get them replaced at some point.
5. Fuse Problems
When a fuse blows, the accessory connected to it stops working. For example, if the fuse connected to your wireless charging pad blows, then the charging pad will stop working. Your other accessories should still work fine. A blown fuse is an easy fix for your dealer.
Visit Tony Hyundai Waipio if you’re having problems with your car’s electrical system. Visiting us for routine maintenance will help us catch and fix issues before they start impacting your car’s performance, too,
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