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There are various things that can go wrong with the electrical system in your vehicle.  Many drivers think that changing your oil, having good tires, and filling up with gas is all you need to keep cruising down the road.  But your vehicles electrical system requires maintenance and care just like all the other parts.

The electrical system is a complex network of parts within your vehicle.  The car battery is the centerpiece from which a web of connected wires, fuses, and relays branch off to various sections of your car.  The battery is often the route problem and solution for most electrical issues, but there is a list of other parts that can fail and cause problems.

Electrical System Parts That Can Fail

• Battery
• Alternator
• Starter
• Battery Cable
• Electronic Fuel Injector
• Electrical Fuse

That is a lot of parts! All of them could fail and each of them contributes to the function of your vehicle.  Most people don’t know how to tell if one of these parts has gone bad. Here is a list of the most common signs that something is wrong. 

• Engine won’t start
• Corrosion on battery
• Dim headlights
• Interior cabin lights out
• Brake lights failing
• Smell of plastic
• Blown fuses
• Stereo stops working
• Tire pressure sensors fail
• Power windows fail
• Power door locks fail
• In-dash screen stops or dims

Pretty much anything that runs off electricity in the vehicle can stop working or fail.  The challenge is finding out the cause and coming up with a simple solution to get it working again.

Since the electrical system is so complex, there are many parts of the system that need to be checked. Don Owen Tire in Bloomington, IL can diagnose any electrical problem you have. We are trained to recognize and look for the signs of electrical issues and their causes.  Fixing electrical problems can be difficult, let our professional technicians take care of all your auto repair and electrical system needs.