Electrical problems can seemingly appear at random. The issues they cause range from being a nuisance to causing serious damage. As your Nissan dealer, we can identify and repair any problem in your car’s electrical system. These are a few examples of problems that we can fix for you.
Dead Battery
The battery is one of the most important but underappreciated components in a car. Many drivers only think about the battery when their car fails to start. A car battery stores electricity to provide the charge necessary to start your engine. When you press the button, the battery sends a powerful charge to the starter motor to activate it.
A battery will slowly weaken and eventually fail due to the chemical processes inside the battery. The chemical reactions that enable the battery to store electricity will break down over time, and this prevents the battery from storing electricity. If you experience starting problems, we can easily test your battery and install a new one if your battery is failing.
Loose Connections
Your car contains a vast amount of wiring which connects all of the electrical components to the electrical charging system. All of these wires require relays, connectors, and fuses for the electricity to flow and work effectively. Unfortunately, every break in the wiring to fit a connector also means breaking and reconnecting the flow of electricity.
The various connections can become weak points in the electrical system if they’re damaged, rusted, or worn out. Electricity can’t flow through a gap, and a rusted connector will cut off the supply of electricity to one or more components. Our technicians will test your wiring, and we can easily find and repair any connection issues.
Damaged Sensors
Your Nissan has large numbers of sensors, and each sensor is connected to a vital component. These sensors monitor their attached component and continually feed information to your car’s computer. Hundreds of messages are sent to your computer every second, and this information is used by your computer to make decisions.
Sensors can fail, and a failed sensor will report incorrect information. This false information will be used by your computer and this can result in further problems for your car. Failing sensors will also trigger the check engine light, as your computer sends a warning that there’s a problem. We’ll connect your computer to our diagnostic system to identify the failed sensor and then replace it.
A problem in the electrical system can also appear to be caused by other issues in your engine. Our Nissan-trained technicians are highly experienced in identifying and repairing these problems. If you suspect a problem with your electrical system, schedule a service with us right away at DARCARS Nissan of College Park. We hope this blog has given you a deeper understanding of your vehicle. If you’d like to learn more ways to maintain your car, click here for more blogs from us!
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