Auto Electric Service

The car needs battery power to start. The vehicle is hard to start if the battery is weak or faulty. This happens even if you keep trying to start because the battery can't send power to the system that triggers the engine. Sometimes a weak battery seems like a failing ignition switch, but it's actually a battery-related issue.

If you notice the dashboard lights activating and deactivating, clicking or chattering noises, engine cranks, radio issues, or no lights activating, save this information; they're essential if you go to an auto shop later.

The starter system helps your car engine start through electricity. It uses a flywheel or flex plate ring gear to make the engine spin fast enough to start. However, it needs power from the 12-volt battery to work. If the battery is weak or damaged, the starter motor won't be able to spin the engine fast enough to start it.

If you notice the engine cranks slowly, clicking sounds or the car doesn't do anything when you start, save this information; they're essential if you go to an auto shop later.

You may also notice the smell of burning wires or the engine starting but dying right after.

The starter motor is a small electric motor that helps the engine run. It uses gears to spin the engine fast enough to start running independently. If the starter motor doesn't work, you may hear a clicking sound when you start the car, but the engine won't turn over. This could be due to a problem with the contacts in the starter, which connect the battery and the starter motor.

The drive belt powers all of your car's accessories, like the water pump, power steering pump, A/C compressor, and alternator. If the drive belt breaks, these accessories won't operate as usual, and you might lose their functions.

If you notice dimming lights, a squealing or grinding noise, radio issues, air condition inefficiency, no lights on the dashboard, or issues starting the vehicle, save this information; they're essential if you go to an auto shop later.

The ABS pump, which is part of the anti-lock brake system in your car, pushes the brake fluid to make the brakes work. It applies or pulses the brakes to each wheel very quickly.

However, if a motor problem happens, such as a short, a fuse blows up by default to protect the wiring and remaining electrical systems in the car. This process is a safety measure to prevent further damage.

If you notice an inoperative speedometer, ABS, Traction control, less-sensitive brake pedals, and a check engine light on the dashboard, share these symptoms with the auto shop.