Signs Your Electrical System Needs Service

There are a number of critical systems in your vehicle you want running as smoothly as possible. This includes your vehicle’s electrical system and its key components. Knowing this, are there any early warning signs you should watch out for, which may indicate an issue with your vehicle’s electrical system? There are, and the service experts here at Downtown Toyota, are happy to run them down so you can identify them in the future.

Battery Issues

The heart of your vehicle’s electrical system is the battery, and it’s the component you’re most likely to replace over the lifetime of your vehicle. It’s just a fact that batteries wear out. Sure signs a battery is nearing the end of its life is if it starts to need regular boosting to get it going, or if you notice any damage, bulging or corrosion on the battery itself.

Starter Problems

Another major electrical component in your vehicle is the starter. If you start to notice that the power turns on when you turn the key, but the engine is having trouble turning over, it could be that there’s an issue with your starter. You may need to get it serviced or replaced.

Flickering Lights

Lights are sensitive to electrical currents by design, so if you notice they suddenly start acting strangely, it’s a good indicator that there’s a problem. If you notice your headlights, tail lights, or interior lighting is flickering, dimming, or failing to activate, you may have an electrical issue which needs attention.

Blown Fuses

An occasional blown fuse isn’t too worrying, but if your vehicle’s fuses are regularly blowing, or the same fuse keeps failing over and over, then you may have an ongoing short or surge which needs to be looked at.

Burning

If you smell burning plastic or electrical insulation, get your vehicle to the service centre as soon as you can. That’s an indicator something is burning, and it should not be! Your electrical wiring may be faulty, damaged, or failing, and you want to have that investigated before it escalates into something dangerous.

Get Your Electrical System Serviced at Downtown Toyota

The service team here at Downtown Toyota in Toronto, ON, is happy to help you with any issues your vehicle may be experiencing. When your vehicle needs service, Downtown Toyota should be your first stop!