Your local auto center is the best place to check your car for electrical problems, even if you're an accomplished home mechanic. Professionals who know auto electrical repair have the tools and reference materials needed to find the problem.
Battery Electrical System
The battery is the driving force of your car's electrical system. The technician checks for cracks or leaks in the battery case to see if it's securely installed and lost contact with any cables. Then connections from the battery to the cables are then inspected, verifying that they are secure and corrosion-free. Finally, the battery is tested for the minimum voltage it draws when used.
Starting System
The starting system is tested first by starting the car to see if it sounds like a starter should. Then it is inspected for loose connections or corrosion. The tech at the auto center checks to determine how many volts the starter uses when starting the vehicle. Lastly, the safety switch is inspected. This switch prohibits vehicles with automatic transmissions from starting while the car is in gear, or manual transmission vehicles from starting without the clutch fully depressed.
Charging System
A visual inspection of the alternator includes checking for areas appearing burned or charred and to make sure that cables and wiring are of proper gauge. After checking all electrical connections, the tech will test that the output voltage of the alternator meets the specified requirements. A final check includes the drive belt's physical condition and whether the tension is within manufacturer's specifications; that the pulleys are damage-free and properly aligned; and that it is all operating with the correct tension.
Accessories System
Modern cars have many accessories connected to the electrical system—everything that lights up moves or turns on when you press a button or monitors the car's systems when in use. These types of inspections are best done by the auto electrical repair professionals at your auto center. They have the manufacturer's reference manuals, gauges and other testing equipment to properly diagnose and repair any problems.
Want your auto center to be in charge of your vehicle? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about auto electrical repair and to make an appointment. Rum River also offers auto detailing services. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
Your local auto center is the best place to check your car for electrical problems, even if you're an accomplished home mechanic. Professionals who know auto electrical repair have the tools and reference materials needed to find the problem.
Battery Electrical System
The battery is the driving force of your car's electrical system. The technician checks for cracks or leaks in the battery case to see if it's securely installed and lost contact with any cables. Then connections from the battery to the cables are then inspected, verifying that they are secure and corrosion-free. Finally, the battery is tested for the minimum voltage it draws when used.
Starting System
The starting system is tested first by starting the car to see if it sounds like a starter should. Then it is inspected for loose connections or corrosion. The tech at the auto center checks to determine how many volts the starter uses when starting the vehicle. Lastly, the safety switch is inspected. This switch prohibits vehicles with automatic transmissions from starting while the car is in gear, or manual transmission vehicles from starting without the clutch fully depressed.
Charging System
A visual inspection of the alternator includes checking for areas appearing burned or charred and to make sure that cables and wiring are of proper gauge. After checking all electrical connections, the tech will test that the output voltage of the alternator meets the specified requirements. A final check includes the drive belt's physical condition and whether the tension is within manufacturer's specifications; that the pulleys are damage-free and properly aligned; and that it is all operating with the correct tension.
Accessories System
Modern cars have many accessories connected to the electrical system—everything that lights up moves or turns on when you press a button or monitors the car's systems when in use. These types of inspections are best done by the auto electrical repair professionals at your auto center. They have the manufacturer's reference manuals, gauges and other testing equipment to properly diagnose and repair any problems.
Want your auto center to be in charge of your vehicle? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about auto electrical repair and to make an appointment. Rum River also offers auto detailing services. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
