Electricity is more important than ever for modern cars. It’s enabled them to become safer, more fuel-efficient, and more user-friendly than ever before. Like all components, however, electrical wiring, fuses, and other components will slowly wear out or fail. When this happens, your Chrysler can develop electrical problems. These are a few of the problems your friendly Chrysler dealer can repair for you.
Worn Battery
The most common electrical issue for most drivers is battery problems. Unlike most other essential car components, a battery has a very limited lifespan. A battery will usually work effectively for three to five years and then require replacement. This relatively short working life is due to the breakdown of the chemicals inside the battery that allow it to store and supply electricity.
Electricity is stored in the battery in the form of chemical energy. As the chemicals inside the battery gradually break down, your battery’s electricity storage capacity reduces, and it also becomes resistant to recharging. Signs of a failing battery include starting difficulties, slow accessories, and dim lights. We can test your battery and install a replacement if it’s failing.
Failing Spark Plugs
The spark plugs ignite the fuel-air mixture in a gasoline-powered engine. A plug is attached to each engine cylinder, and it must ignite the contents of its cylinder at a precise moment. Precision is essential, as a spark plug that ignites at the wrong time can cause a misfire. A misfiring cylinder can cause damage to the cylinder, its piston, and other engine components.
Spark plugs are sturdily built, and are designed to last for thousands of miles. Over time spark plugs will inevitably become damaged due to age or problems in the engine, and they will start to fail. A misfire is easy for a driver to identify, and we advise contacting our service department right away if you experience one. Timeously replacing a worn plug can prevent costly future repairs.
Damaged Alternator
The alternator is a mini generator inside our engine that produces your Chrysler’s electricity. It does this by converting mechanical energy generated by the crankshaft into magnetic energy and eventually DC. This process operates continuously from the time you hit the start button until you switch your engine off. The alternator is also responsible for maintaining the battery at full electrical charge.
As the alternator wears out, it will produce less electricity due to its worn and damaged components. Fortunately, there are always early warning signs that the alternator is failing. Grinding noises, strange smells, and dim cabin lights are all signs that your alternator could be failing. Our technicians can easily test the alternator and replace it if necessary.
Electrical issues will grow worse if they’re not repaired, and this leads to additional damage to your Chrysler. Call our service department today at All American CDJR of Odessa.
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