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3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your CDJR Dealership

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Almost every system in your Chrysler requires electricity, and this means electrical problems can lead to a wide variety of additional car troubles if they're not speedily repaired. Fortunately, your Chrysler dealer has expert technicians who can repair any possible problem. These are some of the possible electrical issues that we can repair.

3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Chrysler Dealership

Corroded Ground Wires

Electricity works in a circuit, so the wire that carries electricity to a system must also be able to return it to its source. The electrical system in your car uses live wires and ground wires, as opposed to the wiring in your house, which also includes a neutral wire. Ground wires in your car connect the car body to enable the circuit to complete.

As time passes, ground wires can become corroded due to water or mud. This corrosion blocks the flow of electricity back to its source and will cause the affected electrical component to fail. If part of the electrical fails for no apparent reason, corrosion could be the cause of the problem. Our technicians will trace the electrical connections and clean or replace any corroded ground wires they find.

Blown Fuses

Each electrical component has a fuse that protects its connected component against shorts or other rogue electrical charges. If a fuse receives more electricity than it's designed to, it will immediately blow. The blown fuse blocks access to its connected component, which protects the component against electrical damage. A blown fuse also prevents the component from working until the fuse is replaced.

If a fuse overloads and blows, sensors in the engine will identify the situation and inform your computer. The computer logs the blown fuse and illuminates the check battery light on the dash. We'll check the fuses and replace any damaged ones. Once a fuse is replaced, its connected component will work correctly again.

Failing Alternator

The alternator is a mini electrical generator that produces power for your car's systems. As an alternator ages, it will produce less power than it previously did. This decline is unavoidable, as worn alternator parts will reduce its speed. When the alternator reaches the point that it can't produce sufficient power for all the systems, your computer has to allocate the limited electricity supply to components that need it the most.

Allocating limited power can mean taking electricity from other systems, and this will cause them to temporarily shut down. Your battery warning light will immediately illuminate when the alternator can't supply enough power. We can test your alternator and install a new one if the original is failing.

Problems in the electrical system get worse if they're not repaired. If you are experiencing any electrical issues with your Chrysler, contact us ASAP at Ourisman CDJR of Alexandria in Alexandria, VA.

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